Multiple Choice
Regarding pulmonary blood flow in the upright lung, which of the following statements is true?
A) The apexes receive about 20 times more blood flow than the bases.
B) The bases receive about 20 times more blood flow than the apexes.
C) The greatest blood flow is found at the apexes of the lungs.
D) The pulmonary circulation is a high-pressure system.
Correct Answer:
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