Increased alveolar ventilation is associated with which of the following?
a. Hyperthermia c. Decreased meta-bolic rate
b. Bronchospasm d. Respiratory muscle fatigue
b. Bronchospasm d. Respiratory muscle fatigue
ANS: A
Hyperthermia increases the metabolic demands of the tissues and increases alveolar ventilation.
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