Question

Using the data in the text, calculate the number of breaths per minute required to satisfy the oxygem needs of a resting person? (the answer is 10.5 breaths per minute)

IMPORTANT DATA: Percentage of N2, O2, and CO2, in inspired and expired aire for a resting person

-Inspired Air-

N2: 79.02

O2: 20.94

CO2: 0.04

-Expired Air-

N2: 79.2

O2: 16.3

CO2: 4.5

Full Volume of lungs = 6Liters

Volume of exchanged gas during each breath = 0.5L

Answer 1

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