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As One Moves from the Apex of the Lung to the Dependent

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Question 5

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As one moves from the apex of the lung to the dependent areas


A) the alveoli become larger.
B) pleural pressure becomes more negative.
C) compliance becomes greater.
D) alveolar ventilation decreases.

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