Asked by
Patrick Brunner
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Which of the following can normally cause an increased respiratory rate and depth?
A) Increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
B) Decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
C) Increased oxygen level in the blood
D) Increased pH in the blood
E) Decreased pH in the blood
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths taken per minute, an important vital sign indicating the efficiency of the respiratory system.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, and absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
pH
A numerical scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, where 7 is neutral, values less than 7 are acidic, and values greater than 7 are basic or alkaline.
- Recognize the physiological changes in respiration under various conditions.
Verified Answer
SG
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the physiological changes in respiration under various conditions.