When hyperventilation occurs there is a(n)____.
A)increased loss of CO₂ and a decreased production of carbonic acid
B)decreased loss of CO₂ and an increased production of carbonic acid
C)decrease in both CO₂ and carbonic acid levels
D)increase in both CO₂ and carbonic acid levels

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Hyperventilation is characterized by increased breathing rate leading to an increased loss of CO₂ from the body. This results in a decrease in the production of carbonic acid, leading to an increase in blood pH. Therefore, there is an increased loss of CO₂ and a decreased production of carbonic acid.

When Hyperventilation Occurs There Is A(n)____