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What is the alveolar ventilation rate of a person that has a tidal volume of 450 ml, a dead space volume of 125 ml, and a is breathing 15 breaths/min

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Total minute ventilation is comprised of dead space plus alveolar ventilation. Minute ventilation is respiratory frequency (14 breaths per minute) multiplied by tidal volume (450 mL/breath) = 6300 mL/min.

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