In which disorder are alveoli ventilated but not perfused?
A) Pulmonary emboli
B) Pneumonia
C) Asthma
D) Chronic obstructive lung disease

Name: In which disorder are alveoli ventilated but not perfused? A) Pulmonary emboli B) Pneumonia C) Asthma D) Chronic obstructive lung disease
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Pulmonary emboli cause a blockage in the blood vessels of the lungs, leading to areas where alveoli are ventilated but not perfused, resulting in a ventilation-perfusion mismatch.

In Which Disorder Are Alveoli Ventilated but Not Perfused