In Studies of Dogs Running on Treadmills, C

question 15

Multiple Choice

In studies of dogs running on treadmills, C. R. Bainton found that when he doubled the speed of the treadmill,

• A) arterial CO₂ levels increased exponentially by a power of 2.
• B) arterial CO₂ levels were unchanged.
• C) respiratory rate was unchanged.
• D) respiratory rate increased.
• E) Both b and d

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