Which of the following statements is false regarding the pulmonary circulation?
A) Pulmonary blood flow is highly dependent on gravity.
B) The pulmonary circulation is a low-pressure system.
C) Toward the top of the upright lung, blood flow is high.
D) Toward the top of the upright lung, blood flow is low.

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As a consequence of having a low blood pressure and being susceptible to gravity, blood flow is much higher in the lung bases in resting upright subjects. Gravity-related effects also occur in recumbent positions but are less pronounced.

Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding the Pulmonary