As the result of an asthmatic attack,
A) ventilation exceeds the ability of blood to pick up oxygen.
B) ventilation is inadequate to oxygenate blood.
C) pulmonary blood flow is reduced while ventilation remains normal.
D) the surface area available for gas exchange increases.
E) bronchioles dilate.

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Asthmatic attacks lead to narrowed airways, making it difficult for sufficient air to reach the lungs for proper oxygenation of the blood, hence ventilation is inadequate to oxygenate blood.

As the Result of an Asthmatic Attack