Which condition would result in the lowest alveolar ventilation rate?
A) quiet breathing
B) a normal respiratory rate and normal tidal volume
C) a low respiratory rate and high tidal volume
D) a low respiratory rate and very low tidal volume

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A low respiratory rate and very low tidal volume would result in the lowest alveolar ventilation rate because there would be a minimal amount of air entering and leaving the lungs with each breath. This would reduce the amount of fresh oxygen being delivered to the lungs and carbon dioxide being removed, resulting in a decrease in alveolar ventilation rate.

Which Condition Would Result in the Lowest Alveolar Ventilation Rate