If an individual wanted to hold their breath underwater for a long period of time they would breath very rapidly prior to the dive.  What does this accomplish?

A. They would decrease the amount of H+ in their bloodstream which would cause them to temporarily stop breathing.
B. They would increase the amount of H+ in their bloodstream which would cause them to temporarily stop breathing.
C. They would decrease the amount of CO2 in their bloodstream which would cause them to temporarily stop breathing.
D. They would increase the amount of CO2 in their bloodstream which would cause them to temporarily stop breathing.


Answer: C

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