When You Hold Your Breath, Which of the Following Blood

question 46

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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