How Does the Body Control Respiration Rate

question 2

Multiple Choice

How does the body control respiration rate?

• A) It's part of homeostasis. The brain monitors and controls blood pH which adjusts the respiration rate as needed.
• B) It's part of homeostasis. When oxygen levels get too low, the diaphragm contracts more simply as a result of negative feedback to the muscle.
• C) It's part of homeostasis. The brain controls nerves running to the diaphragm and adjusts respiration rate as blood acidity changes.
• D) As blood gets less acidic, brain sensors tell the diaphragm to contract more frequently.

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