How does holding your breath affect the pH of blood? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Holding your breath causes PCO2 to rise in the lungs and blood. The rise in PCO2 causes an increase in carbonic acid, and a lowering of blood pH.

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A. 1 to 2 days B. 3 to 6 days C. 7 to 10 days D. 15 to 17 days E. Several decades

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What does CH4 mean?

A) This is an inorganic molecule. B) This was involved in a redox reaction. C) There is one carbon and four hydrogen atoms. D) There are four carbon and four hydrogen atoms.

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Bacteria from the nasal cavity can travel to the ear

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Antibodies secreted in breast milk

A. are IgG antibodies. B. are IgA antibodies. C. provide natural active adaptive immunity. D. include the cytokine interleukin 2. E. promote inflammation.

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