Total alveolar ventilation volume (in L/min) is
Ans. (c) 4.2(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.629)Alveolar ventilation is 4.2L/minAlveolar ventilation = respiratory rate * (tidal volume - dead space) =12(500-150)=4.2L/min
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