The respiratory rate is
A) higher in adults than in children.
B) roughly 20-30 breaths per minute for toddlers.
C) the movement of about 500 ml of air per breath at rest.
D) the number of breaths per hour.
E) needed to calculate residual volume.

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The respiratory rate for toddlers is roughly 20-30 breaths per minute. The other options are incorrect as the respiratory rate can vary between individuals and is not necessarily higher in adults than in children, the movement of air per breath (tidal volume) can also vary and is not always 500 ml, the respiratory rate is not measured in breaths per hour, and it is not needed to calculate residual volume.

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