When You Hold Your Breath, Which of the Following Blood

question 14

Multiple Choice

When you hold your breath, which of the following blood gas changes first leads to the urge to breathe?

• A) rising O₂
• B) falling O₂
• C) rising CO₂
• D) falling CO₂
• E) rising CO₂ and falling O₂

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