In the figure,what does area X represent?

A) Amount of CO₂ not eliminated because of alveolar dead space
B) Amount of CO₂ not eliminated due to anatomic dead space
C) Amount of CO₂ in a single breath
D) Amount of CO₂ rebreathed

Question

In the figure,what does area X represent?

A) Amount of CO₂ not eliminated because of alveolar dead space 
B) Amount of CO₂ not eliminated due to anatomic dead space 
C) Amount of CO₂ in a single breath 
D) Amount of CO₂ rebreathed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Area X represents the actual amount of CO₂ exhaled in the breath,assuming that no exhaled air is rebreathed.This is the volume of CO₂ in a single breath.

In the Figure,what Does Area X Represent