Which of the Following Statements Regarding Respiratory Rate Is Not

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding respiratory rate is not true?

• A)When carbon dioxide levels rise, we breathe more rapidly to expel the excess.
• B)Respiratory rate is regulated by the level of carbon dioxide in the blood.
• C)When carbon dioxide levels fall, we breathe more rapidly to bring in more.
• D)Medical conditions like pneumonia or brain injury will affect respiratory rate.

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