Calculate the alveolar ventilation if the tidal volume is 500 ml, the respiratory rate is 12/minute, and the anatomical dead space is 100 ml.

A. 6000 ml
B. 4800 ml
C. 1800 ml
D. 7200 ml
E. 1200 ml


Answer: B

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