As One Moves from the Apex of the Lung to the Dependent

question 5

Multiple Choice

As one moves from the apex of the lung to the dependent areas

• A) the alveoli become larger.
• B) pleural pressure becomes more negative.
• C) compliance becomes greater.
• D) alveolar ventilation decreases.

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