You've just stepped on the treadmill and are beginning to increase your speed. As you reach your maximum, which of the following values will NOT increase?

A. Body heat production
B. Oxygen extraction from the blood by muscles
C. Arterial PCO2
D. Minute ventilation
E. Oxygen delivery to muscles


Answer: C

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