A 10 percent increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will
A) decrease the alveolar ventilation rate.
B) increase the rate of breathing.
C) decrease the vital capacity.
D) decrease pulmonary ventilation.
E) decrease the rate of breathing.

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An increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood will increase the rate of breathing in order to eliminate the excess carbon dioxide.

A 10 Percent Increase in the Level of Carbon Dioxide