Alveolar ventilation refers to the

A) movement of air into and out of the lungs.
B) movement of dissolved gases from the blood to the alveoli.
C) movement of dissolved gases from the alveoli to the blood.
D) movement of air into and out of the alveoli.
E) utilization of oxygen by alveolar cells to support metabolism.


D) movement of air into and out of the alveoli.

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