What change can be expected in alveolar dead space ventilation throughout adult life?
A) It increases1mL/year
B) It increases 10 mL/year
C) It decreases 2 mL/year
D) It increases 0.1 L/year

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Alveolar dead space ventilation increases by approximately 1 mL/year throughout adult life. This is due to the gradual decrease in efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs as one ages.

What Change Can Be Expected in Alveolar Dead Space Ventilation