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Which of the following is true about ventilation and perfusion in alveoli in an erect posture

A
Ventilation/perfusion ratio is maximum at apex
B
Ventilation/perfusion ratio is maximum at base
C
Ventilation is maximum at apex
D
Perfusion is maximum at apex
High-Yield Explanation
Apical alveoli have low ventilation and perfusion per unit volume of the lung, whereas the basal alveoli have high ventilation and perfusion. Ventilation-perfusion ratio and the PaO2 is maximum at the apex. PCO2 is maximum at the base.

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