Which of the Following Statements Apply To $\dot V$ _E?
I $\dot V$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements apply to $\dot V$ _E?
I.Normal people increase $\dot V$ _E by raising both the tidal volume and respiratory rate.
II.Early in exercise a higher tidal volume produces most of the increase in $\dot V$ _E.
III.Early in exercise a respiratory rate produces most of the increase in VE.
IV.After approximately 60% to 70% of the vital capacity is reached, tidal volume plateaus, and increased respiratory rate is responsible for additional VE increases.

• A) I, II
• B) I, III, IV
• C) I, II, III, IV
• D) I, II, IV

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Definitions:

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