In a normal individual lying on the right side (right side down), which of the following condi-tions would be true?
a. Both lungs would receive nearly equal ventilation.
b. The left lung would receive the most ven-tilation.
c. The right lung would receive the most ventilation.
d. There is inadequate information to make a decision.
ANS: C
Lying on the side causes more ventilation to go to whichever lung is lower.
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