What Occurs in the Bases of the Lung When a Person

question 83

Multiple Choice

What occurs in the bases of the lung when a person is standing upright?

• A) The PAO₂ is higher than normal.
• B) The respiratory exchange ratio is elevated.
• C) There is significant dead space under normal conditions.
• D) Theis lower than the average.

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