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ZOO 101 Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals Objective Question

Question

What happens to the breathing rate when blood CO₂ levels rise during exercise?
Options
A Breathing rate decreases
B Breathing rate increases
Correct Answer
C Breathing rate remains the same
D Breathing stops temporarily
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When CO₂ levels rise during exercise, the brain detects this and increases the breathing rate and depth to remove the excess CO₂.

Hint

This is why you breathe harder when you run.

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