In order to return acidic blood pH to normal, breathing becomes deeper and more rapid, a phenomenon known as ________.

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Hyperventilation is the process of breathing deeper and more rapidly, allowing more carbon dioxide to be exhaled and increasing the pH of the blood towards normal. Hypoventilation, on the other hand, would worsen the acidic pH by retaining more carbon dioxide. Apnea refers to the temporary cessation of breathing, while dyspnea is difficulty or labored breathing and not directly related to adjusting blood pH levels.

In Order to Return Acidic Blood PH to Normal, Breathing