The Brainstem and Chronic Hyperventilation
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Which of the following is a result of hormonal changes and increased levels of carbon dioxide from the growing fetus?

  • Decreased tidal volume
  • Mild respiratory alkalosis (correct)
  • Chronic hyperventilation
  • Respiratory rate remains unchanged

    • What happens to the respiratory rate during chronic hyperventilation?

  • It decreases
  • It becomes irregular
  • It remains unchanged (correct)
  • It increases

    • What is the purpose of mild respiratory alkalosis during pregnancy?

  • To reduce hormonal changes
  • To eliminate fetal carbon dioxide (correct)
  • To decrease tidal volume
  • To increase respiratory rate

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