What changes in the blood levels of respiratory gases result from hyperventilation?

A. Oxygen and carbon dioxide levels fall.
B. Oxygen levels do not change but carbon dioxide levels fall.
C. Oxygen levels rise and carbon dioxide levels fall.
D. Oxygen and carbon dioxide levels rise.


Answer: B

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