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Hyperventilation results in all of the following EXCEPT

A
increased PCO2
B
decreased cerebral blood flow
C
hypocapnia
D
increased PO2
High-Yield Explanation
Hyperventilation is initiated due to an increase in PCO2. The increased rate of breathing "blows off" excess CO2. Thus, hyperventilation results in a decrease of PCO2 to its normal physiologic range. The increased respiratory rate causes a ↑PO2. The resultant decrease in CO2 causes hypocapnia. The resultant decrease in PCO2 causes vasoconstriction, leading to ↓cerebral blood flow. Respiratory alkalosis occurs due to the ↑pH.

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