Biology 2e

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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter 39, Problem 12RQ

Alveolar ventilation remains constant when ___________ .

the respiratory rate is increased while the volume of air per breath is decreased
the respiratory rate and the volume of air per breath are increased
the respiratory rate is decreased while increasing the volume per breath
both a and c

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