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The heart rate is high as the body pumps more blood trying to cool itself down.

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How does heart rate affect breathing?

Heart rate and breathing are closely linked through a process called cardiorespiratory coupling. An increase in heart rate can signal the body to adjust breathing rate and depth to maintain balance. This synchronization helps regulate oxygen intake and carbon dioxide elimination to support the body's energy needs during physical activity or stress.


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Why does rheumatic heart disease only affect the left side of the heart?

Rheumatic heart disease only affects the left side of the heart because the valves that are damaged by Rheumatic fever are on the left side of the heart. A physician would be the best person to answer this question.


Why does rheumatic fever affect only heart throat and joints?

Rheumatic fever does not affect throat. It does affect heart and joint. This happens probably because the antibodies formed against the beta haemolytic streptococci also attack the heart valves and the joints. Probably they have similarity with the antigen of bacteria.


Should a person pay attention to there breathing?

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I'm having trouble breathing and I have chills and fever. Am I having a heart attack?

Probably you are just sick. But with the trouble breathing, you should definitely get into your doctor as soon as possible.


How does excercise affect your Pulse rate?

Fitness affects the pulse and breathing rate because the more your muscles are used the more they are used to the physical activity you are asking of them to do. Exercising puts a lot of pressure on your muscles and heart, if you are unfit it can make your heart work over time, increasing your heart and breathing rate.


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What is the function of a horses ribcage?

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Does gender affect cellular respiration?

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Does a person require CPR if they are unresponsive but is breathing adequately?

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