During certain stressful moments, some individuals will begin to hyperventilate-that is, their breathing will be very shallow and quick. A by-product of hyperventilation is much lowered levels of CO2 in the blood. Which of the following would you also expect to find?
A) decreased blood pH, less than 7.2.
B) increased blood pH, greater than 7.2
C) decreased stimulation of chemoreceptors in the brainstem
D) increased stimulation of chemoreceptors in the brainstem
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