Physical Education A-Level
Minute Ventilation (VE)
What Minute Ventilation (VE) means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Minute Ventilation (VE)
The volume of air inspired or expired per minute. VE = f x TV.
Topics that use Minute Ventilation (VE)
- Applied anatomy and physiology (AQA A-Level)
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