The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is _____ breaths per minute.

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The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is 10 to 20 breaths per minute. This means that for every minute, a relaxed adult takes between 10 to 20 breaths. Option B is too high and would indicate hyperventilation or respiratory distress. Option C is excessively high and would be incompatible with life. Option D is too low and would also be incompatible with life since it would not meet the body's oxygen demands.

The Normal Respiration Rate for a Relaxed Adult Is _____