The Ventilation/perfusion Ratio

question 102

Multiple Choice

The ventilation/perfusion ratio

• A)is lowest at the apex of the lungs.
• B)increases when blood flow is decreased.
• C)decreases when ventilation is increased.
• D)increases due to dilation of the pulmonary arterioles.

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