Which of the following statements are true of the body's responses to exercise? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.) A)Respiration increases to take in more O₂ and exhale more CO₂. B)Heart rate increases to circulate more oxygenated blood to muscles. C)Sweating increases because more heat is produced as the rate of cell respiration decreases. D)The arteries to muscles dilate to carry more blood.

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During exercise, the body's need for oxygen and nutrients increases. Therefore, respiration increases to take in more oxygen and exhale more carbon dioxide. Heart rate increases to circulate more oxygenated blood to muscles. The arteries to muscles dilate to carry more blood and nutrients to them. Sweating also increases, but this is because the rate of cell respiration increases and generates more heat, not because it decreases.

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