When Someone Hyperventilates, What Is Happening with His or Her

question 14

Multiple Choice

When someone hyperventilates, what is happening with his or her carbon dioxide?

• A)Carbon dioxide is exhaled more rapidly, decreasing blood CO2 levels.
• B)Carbon dioxide in conserved in the blood as oxygen is refreshed in the lungs.
• C)Carbon dioxide is exhaled more rapidly; blood CO2 levels remain constant or slightly increase.
• D)Carbon dioxide is unaffected; rather, blood oxygen levels are increased.

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