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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