An Increase in the PCO₂ of Arterial Blood May Result

question 56

Multiple Choice

An increase in the PCO₂ of arterial blood may result in respiratory centers acting to

• A) decrease the rate of breathing.
• B) increase the rate of breathing.
• C) decrease pulmonary ventilation.
• D) increase the amount of air in the anatomic dead space.
• E) decrease the vital capacity.

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