A person has a tidal volume of 400 mL, a respiratory rate of 14 breaths per minute, and an anatomic dead space volume of 150 mL.What is his alveolar ventilation rate
A)3500 mL/minute
B)3920 mL/minute
C)5450 mL/minute
D)7700 mL/minute

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Alveolar ventilation rate = (Tidal volume - Anatomic dead space volume) x Respiratory rate= (400 mL - 150 mL) x 14 breaths/minute= 3500 mL/minute

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