An Increased Breathing Rate Is Often Associated with Which of the Following

question 84

Multiple Choice

An increased breathing rate is often associated with which of the following?

• A) increased heart rate to deliver oxygen through the cardiovascular system
• B) increased carbonic acid levels in the blood
• C) decreased pH in the blood
• D) increase in cellular respiration in the tissues
• E) All of the answers are associated with increased breathing rates.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

This gas, which has no color and no smell, is generated when carbon and organic substances burn and through the act of respiration. It is a natural component of the air and is utilized by plants for photosynthesis.

Sugar

A sweet-flavored substance derived from various plants, primarily sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting chiefly of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.

Starches

Complex carbohydrates composed of numerous glucose units, serving as a vital energy store in many plants.

Pigment

A substance that selectively absorbs light of specific wavelengths.