When CO2 concentration in blood increases , breathing becomes A. There is no effect on breathing B. Slow and deep C. Faster D. Shallower and slow
Added by Jacqueline S.
Step 1
This excess CO2 needs to be removed to maintain the balance of gases in the body. The respiratory system is responsible for this process. As the CO2 concentration increases, the body will try to remove it more quickly. To do this, the breathing rate will Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Sri K and 60 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
In an individual with metabolic acidosis, a clue that the respiratory system is compensating is provided by (a) high blood bicarbonate levels, (b) low blood bicarbonate levels, (c) rapid, deep breathing, (d) slow, shallow breathing.
Carbon dioxide moves from the tissues of the body into the blood because ______. a. the partial pressure of oxygen is lower in the tissues b. the partial pressure of carbon dioxide is lower in the blood c. the volume of carbon dioxide decreases in the blood d. carbon dioxide floats in the blood and will always travel upward
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD