Zoology-Mechanism of Breathing
NEET Zoology Mechanism of Breathing MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If a person inhales 500 mL of air per breath and takes 12 breaths per minute, what is the total volume of air inhaled by the person in one hour?
A
360,000 mL
B
30,000 mL
C
360,000 L
D
30,000 L
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The person's inhaled volume per minute is 500 mL × 12 breaths = 6,000 mL. In one hour (60 minutes), this is 6,000 mL × 60 = 360,000 mL.
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