The volume of air available for gas exchange per minute is called the ________.
A) vital capacity
B) alveolar ventilation
C) minute respiratory volume
D) functional residual capacity
E) respiratory rate

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Alveolar ventilation refers to the volume of air that reaches the alveoli and is available for gas exchange with the blood per minute. It is a key factor in determining the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs.

The Volume of Air Available for Gas Exchange Per Minute