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A human being normally breathes ___ times per minute.

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40

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72

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100

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12

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Solution

The correct option is D 12
A normal human being typically takes about 12-16 breaths per minute. This varies during exercise or increased activity, during illness etc. A newborn baby breathes much faster than an adult, taking about 30-40 breaths per minute.

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