When carbon dioxide levels in the blood rise the ____.
A)rate of breathing decreases
B)depth of breathing decreases
C)activity of the central chemoreceptors decreases
D)amount of oxygen in the blood rises
E)pH of the CSF falls

Question

When carbon dioxide levels in the blood rise the ____. ​
A)rate of breathing decreases
B)depth of breathing decreases
C)activity of the central chemoreceptors decreases ​
D)amount of oxygen in the blood rises
E)pH of the CSF falls ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When carbon dioxide levels in the blood rise, it leads to an increase in carbonic acid, which lowers the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

When Carbon Dioxide Levels in the Blood Rise the ____