Nervous system centers set the normal resting rate and depth of respiration. Which factors below can alter this normal respiratory rate and depth?

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Exercise, changes in blood CO2 levels, and changes in the pH of the blood can all alter the normal respiratory rate and depth. Exercise increases the demand for oxygen and the production of CO2, leading to increased respiration. Changes in blood CO2 levels and blood pH are closely monitored by the body; deviations from normal levels stimulate adjustments in respiration to maintain homeostasis.

Nervous System Centers Set the Normal Resting Rate and Depth