Which factor does hyperventilation of the lungs increase?
A)Blood pH
B)Acid in the blood
C)Carbon dioxide in the blood
D)Carbonic acid in the blood

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Hyperventilation causes an increase in blood pH due to the excessive exhalation of CO2, which leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood. This reduction in CO2 decreases the amount of carbonic acid, making the blood less acidic and thus increasing its pH.

Which Factor Does Hyperventilation of the Lungs Increase