Which of the following is the purpose of the physiological mechanism of hyperventilation?
A)to lower [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and increase blood pH
B)to raise [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and increase blood pH
C)to lower [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and decrease blood pH
D)to raise [CO₂ (g)] in the blood and decrease blood pH

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The purpose of hyperventilation is to increase the rate and depth of breathing, leading to the elimination of more carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the body. This results in a decrease in [CO₂ (g)] in the blood, which in turn causes an increase in blood pH. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is the Purpose of the Physiological