Increased carbon dioxide in the blood will result in

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Increased carbon dioxide in the blood will lead to an increase in hydrogen ion concentration, which will lower the pH of the blood (A). This will stimulate the chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies, which will then stimulate the respiratory center in the brainstem (B), leading to increased rate and depth of ventilation (C). Therefore, all of the events listed in choices A, B, and C will occur.

Increased Carbon Dioxide in the Blood Will Result in