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Consider the following data:
Respiratory rate = 10 breaths/minute
Tidal volume = 500 mL/breath
Dead space = 150 mL
The alveolar ventilation rate for this individual is______.
O 5000 mL/minute
O 650 mL/minute
O 1500 mL/minute
O 3500 mL/minute
O 6500 mL/minute.



Answer :

Explanation:

To calculate the alveolar ventilation rate, you need to subtract the dead space volume from the tidal volume and then multiply by the respiratory rate.

Alveolar ventilation rate = (Tidal volume - Dead space) x Respiratory rate

Alveolar ventilation rate = (500 mL - 150 mL) x 10 breaths/minute

Alveolar ventilation rate = 350 mL x 10 breaths/minute

Alveolar ventilation rate = 3500 mL/minute

Therefore, the alveolar ventilation rate for this individual is 3500 mL/minute.

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