Why Does the Brain Increase the Respiration Rate and Depth

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why does the brain increase the respiration rate and depth during pregnancy?

• A)To increase maternal blood oxygen levels
• B)To increased maternal blood carbon dioxide levels
• C)To decrease maternal blood carbon dioxide levels
• D)Because the mother is breathing for two

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up electrical communication between neurons.

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that transmits information along a neuron, enabling communication within the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the body that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse from one nerve cell to another.

Fatty Substance

Materials composed of lipids, which can be found in various forms throughout the body, playing critical roles in energy storage, insulation, and cell structure.