A healthy person lies down on their right side and breathes normally. Given this body position, you would expect that, compared to the left lung, the right lung to have a: Multiple Choice Higher $P_{AO_2}$ and a lower $P_{ACO_2}$ Lower total blood flow Greater total ventilation Greater Ventilation/Perfusion (V/Q) ratio Greater blood pH
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