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Describe how arterial pCO2 changes during a)hyperventilation, and b) breathing into a paper bag. How would youexpect your body to compensate for these changes in pCO2 throughbreathing afterward?

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Introduction pCO2 partial pressure of carbon dioxide reflects the the amount of carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the bloodIts normal values are in the range 3545 mmHg is less than 35 mmHg the patient is hyperventilating and if the pH potential hydrogen is greater than 745 corresponding to a respiratory alkalosis Indirectly the pCO2 reflects the exchange of this gas through the lungs to the outside air Two factors each have a significant impact on the pCO2 The first is how rapidly and deeply the individual is breathing    See Answer
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