Respiratory adaptations · Physiology

An increase in tidal volume during exercise helps by:

  1. Increasing dead space ventilation
  2. Reducing alveolar ventilation
  3. Improving alveolar ventilation
  4. Reducing oxygen consumption
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Correct answer: Improving alveolar ventilation

Larger tidal volumes reduce the proportion of dead space ventilation. This improves effective alveolar ventilation.

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