93. In a healthy person who is standing, which of the following best characterizes findings in the apical regions of the lungs if compared with the basal regions?ComplianceAlveolar PO,O A)O B)O C)OD)O E)Ventilation/Perfusion RatioNo changeNo changeno change↑no changeno changeno change↑

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93. In a healthy person who is standing, which of the following best characterizes findings in the apical regions of the lungs if compared with the basal regions? Alveolar PO Ventilation/Perfusion Ratio Compliance