The Rate at Which New Air Is Brought into the Alveoli

question 64

Multiple Choice

The rate at which new air is brought into the alveoli and other respiratory pathways is called the

• A) alveolar minute volume.
• B) respiratory minute volume.
• C) tidal volume.
• D) ventilation rate.

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