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Human Performanceeasy#911

Hyperventilation is caused by:

A

too little oxygen

B

excessive rate and depth of breathing, reducing CO2 in the blood

Correct
C

too much CO2

D

hypoxia only

Explanation

Hyperventilation is overbreathing that washes out CO2, causing respiratory alkalosis with symptoms like tingling, dizziness, and muscle spasms.

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