In what areas of the lung are ventilation and perfusion best matched during spontaneous ventila-tion in the supine position?
a. Apices of the lungs
b. Nondependent anterior lung areas
c. Dependent posterior lung areas
d. Basilar segments of lower lobes
ANS: C
The dependent lung areas receive a higher portion of ventilation and perfusion.
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