How is ventilation increased the most? A)by a small increase in arterial P_CO2 B)by a small decrease in arterial P_CO2 C) by a small increase in arterial P_O2 D) by a small decrease in arterial P_O2

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Ventilation is most sensitive to changes in arterial PCO2, and a small increase in arterial PCO2 significantly stimulates ventilation to expel more CO2 and maintain acid-base balance.

How Is Ventilation Increased the Most