In What Areas of the Lung Are Ventilation and Perfusion

question 25

Multiple Choice

In what areas of the lung are ventilation and perfusion best matched during spontaneous ventilation in the supine position?

• A) Apices of the lungs
• B) Nondependent anterior lung areas
• C) Dependent posterior lung areas
• D) Basilar segments of lower lobes

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