An increased respiratory rate and depth can be caused by ____.
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
A. increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood
Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood normally increases the respiratory rate and depth.
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