An Increase in the Level of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood

question 1

Multiple Choice

An increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will

• A) decrease the rate of breathing.
• B) increase the rate of breathing.
• C) decrease pulmonary ventilation.
• D) decrease the alveolar ventilation rate.
• E) increase the pH of arterial blood.

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