During a Physical Examination,Joe Learns That His Resting Tidal Volume

Multiple Choice

During a physical examination,Joe learns that his resting tidal volume is 550 mL;his average resting respiratory rate is 15 breaths per minute;his total lung capacity is 6,000 mL;and his anatomic dead space is 150 mL.Joe's resting alveolar ventilation is

A) 72.0 L/min.
B) 6.0 L/min.
C) 4.2 L/min.
D) 1.8 L/min.
E) 0.5 L/min.