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if normal blood ph is slightly basic and increased carbon dioxide levels cause your blood ph to become acidic, what will you do if you have too much carbon dioxide in your body?
breathe faster to expel it from your body
breathe slower to increase its concentration
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Brief Explanations
Excess carbon dioxide (CO₂) lowers blood pH (acidic). Faster breathing increases CO₂ expulsion via exhalation, reducing its concentration to restore normal blood pH. Slower breathing would retain more CO₂, worsening acidity.
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breathe faster to expel it from your body