What concentration of gas in the blood controls the breathing rate in humans?

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2006-09-19 05:55:17 · 3 answers · asked by Spade 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

And how does that happen, exactly? :)

2006-09-19 05:58:42 · update #1

CO2

2006-09-19 05:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Bors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know the exact proportions, but I do know that an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood is what stimulates people to breathe.

2006-09-19 05:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by MornGloryHM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Carbon Dioxide - but I don't remember the exact ratios
(A&P class was 22 years ago)

2006-09-19 05:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by World Famous Neffer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋