The movement of gases from one area of the lungs to another because of differences in the compliance and resistance of various lung regions is known as:
A) Pendelluft
B) Gas streaming
C) Taylor dispersion
D) Molecular diffusion

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Pendelluft is defined as the movement of gases from one area of the lungs to another as a result of differences in the compliance and resistance of various lung regions; this is also called out-of-phase ventilation.

The Movement of Gases from One Area of the Lungs