BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 47, Problem 1U
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Hyperventilation is the process of taking in of extra amounts of O2 at an abnormally rapid rate and hypoventilation is the process of taking in of lesser amount of O2 than normal intake of oxygen intake. A person can hyperventilate and can hypo ventilate according to his own will. Due to hyperventilation and hypoventilation the levels of CO2 and pH are affected.

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