If a person is breathing 12 times per minute and the tidal volume is 500 ml, what is the alveolar ventilation rate?

a. 0 mL/min
b. 4200 mL/min
c. 5250 mL/min
d. 6000 mL/min


Ans: b. 4200 mL/min

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