Alveolar ventilation (VA) refers to the
A) movement of air into and out of the lungs.
B) amount of air reaching the alveoli each minute.
C) movement of dissolved gases from the alveoli to the blood.
D) movement of dissolved gases from the blood to the alveoli.
E) utilization of oxygen by alveolar cells to support metabolism.
Answer: B
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