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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the control of rate and depth of mammalian breathing?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter10: The Respiratory System

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Problem 8RQ: How do nerve impulses from the brain regulate ventilation of the lungs? How are the rate and depth...

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