In the Lungs, an Example of the Body's Reserve Capacity

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the lungs, an example of the body's reserve capacity is that

• A) some areas of the lung can be closed off during rest and opened again when needed during exercise.
• B) capillary beds in the lungs are reversibly collapsible, allowing blood to be shunted to additional areas during exercise.
• C) pulmonary blood flow is completely under the control of the autonomic nervous system, dilating arteries and arterioles to adjust blood flow.
• D) All of the statements are True.
• E) None of the statements are True.

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