The Respiratory Center Is Most Likely to Increase the Breathing

question 82

Multiple Choice

The respiratory center is most likely to increase the breathing rate if the

• A)concentration of carbonic acid is decreasing.
• B)pH of body fluids is decreasing.
• C)pH of body fluids is increasing.
• D)concentration of sodium bicarbonate is increasing.

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