To avoid increased work of breathing, infants automatically Compensate by decreasing their respiratory rate to decrease their minute ventilation.

Name: To avoid increased work of breathing, infants automatically Compensate by decreasing their respiratory rate to decrease their minute ventilation.
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Infants compensate by increasing their respiratory rate, not decreasing it. This helps to maintain their minute ventilation despite increased work of breathing.

To Avoid Increased Work of Breathing, Infants Automatically Compensate by Decreasing