Which of the Following Is the Purpose of the Physiological

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of the physiological mechanism of hyperventilation?

• A)to lower [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and increase blood pH
• B)to raise [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and increase blood pH
• C)to lower [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and decrease blood pH
• D)to raise [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and decrease blood pH

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