You should be able to hold your breath longer than normal after you hyperventilate (breathe rapidly for a while) because hyperventilating

decreases blood oxygen levels.
decreases blood carbon dioxide levels.
increases blood oxygen levels.
increases blood carbon dioxide levels.


decreases blood carbon dioxide levels.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) anterior knee B) foot and calf region C) thigh D) hip

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What will be an ideal response?

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