What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion?
A) A right-to-left shunt
B) Alveolar dead space
C) A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
D) Pulmonary hypotension

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Alveolar dead space refers to areas of the lung where alveoli are ventilated but not perfused, meaning there is adequate air reaching the alveoli but insufficient blood flow to exchange gases.

What Phrase Describes the Condition in Which a Series of Alveoli