Hyperventilation leads to all of the following except ________.
A) brief periods of apnea
B) cyanosis
C) dizziness
D) fainting
E) buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood

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Hyperventilation causes a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, rather than an increase, so choice E is the only option that doesn't fit. Hyperventilation can cause brief periods of apnea, dizziness, and fainting, and cyanosis can occur if the hyperventilation is caused by a lung or heart condition.

Hyperventilation Leads to All of the Following Except ________