What would the ventilation-perfusion ratio equal if the pulmonary blood flow is 5.4 L/min and the alveolar tidal volume is 350 mL, and the respiratory rate is 12/min?

A. 0.54
B. 0.85
C. 0.66
D. 0.78


Answer: D

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