A Person Who Has a Tidal Volume of 400 Ml

question 117

Multiple Choice

A person who has a tidal volume of 400 ml, a respiratory rate of 14, and an anatomic dead space volume of 150 ml will have an alveolar ventilation rate of

• A)3,500 ml/minute
• B)3,920 ml/minute
• C)4,260 ml/minute
• D)5,600 ml/minute
• E)6,240 ml/minute

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of female characteristics and reproductive processes.

Granulosa Cells

Cells that line the follicle in the ovary and are responsible for the production of estrogen and the nourishment of the oocyte (egg cell).

GnRH Secretion

The release of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, a peptide hormone responsible for triggering the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins.

FSH/LH Surges

A rapid increase in the levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which triggers ovulation in females.