Which of the Following Statements About the Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) Ratio

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratio in a healthy person is true?

• A) Blood flow and amount of ventilation are equal throughout the lungs.
• B) The upper portion of the lungs has more ventilation than blood flow.
• C) Amount of blood is greater than amount of oxygen in the lungs.
• D) The lower portion of the lungs has more oxygen than perfusion.

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