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When there is a decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, the breathing rate

A. increases

B. decreases

C. first increases and then decreases

D. is not affected

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

When there is a decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, the breathing rate increases. Breathing rate and breathing volume increase, the blood pressure increases, the heart rate increases, and kidney bicarbonate production ( in order to buffer the effects of blood acidosis), occur.

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