Which of These Would Tend to Increase Ventilation

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of these would tend to increase ventilation?

• A)lower than normal blood PCO₂
• B)higher than normal blood pH
• C)breathing carbon monoxide
• D)iron-deficiency anemia
• E)breathing air with increased PCO₂

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