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How Does the Body Control Respiration Rate

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How does the body control respiration rate?


A) It's part of homeostasis. The brain monitors and controls blood pH which adjusts the respiration rate as needed.
B) It's part of homeostasis. When oxygen levels get too low, the diaphragm contracts more simply as a result of negative feedback to the muscle.
C) It's part of homeostasis. The brain controls nerves running to the diaphragm and adjusts respiration rate as blood acidity changes.
D) As blood gets less acidic, brain sensors tell the diaphragm to contract more frequently.

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