Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 10 - Section 10.5 - Control of Ventilation - Check Your Progress - Page 206: 1

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If the ventilation rate is reduced, the gas exchange will also be reduced resulting in increased carbon dioxide accumulation in the blood. If the hydrogen ions that resulted from the breakdown of carbon dioxide in the blood increase, the pH of the blood decreases or becomes acidic.
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