In what portion of the lungs does alveolar dead space normally occur?

a. Apexes
b. Bases
c. Middle portions of the lungs
d. Terminal respiratory units


ANS: A
In the normal upright subject at rest, alveoli at the apexes of the lungs have minimal or no perfu-sion, and thus contribute to the total volume of dead space ventilation.

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