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Is breathing controlled by changes in the chemistry of the blood?
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∙ 13y ago
In short, yes. The main control of respiration is actually the level of carbon dioxide in your blood. When carbon dioxide levels rise, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the acidity levels of your blood to rise. This is detected by chemorecepters that stimulate you to breathe. On the other hand, if you breathe too fast and carbon dioxide levels drop, your body will slow down it's breathing. There are several other processes that help regulate breathing, but carbon dioxide levels are by far the most important.
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What are 4 human body conditions that must be controlled?
There's body temperature, which in humans is 37*C. Also there's blood sugar, which is controlled by the hormone insulin produced in the pancreas. Water and mineral ions are also controlled by the body. You may lose water and mineral ions by sweating, urine and also by breathing out. This is controlled by the nervous system and hormones. Sorry, I don't know a fourth yet
What does BUN stand for in a Chemistry test?
Blood urea nitrogen.
How does chemistry relate to nursing?
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What are glucose concentrations in the blood largely controlled by?
Liver
How do this respiration and circulation?
breathing/blood flow, both involuntary, what do you need on them
Is breathing contolled by changes in the chemistry of the blood which causes the medulla oblongata to react?
yes it is
How the rate of respiration controlled by the animal organism?
Breathing is the mechanical procedure in which air reaches the lungs. The rate of respiration is controlled by a respiratory center in the brain stem that responds to changes in the hydrogen ions and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Which receptors are the most sensitive to blood chemistry changes?
chemoreceptors
What are the factors that changes the rate of heart beats?
Blood Pressure, Activity being preformed, breathing pattern, and health
How is breathing controlled in the body and related to homeostasis?
A+ Students - medulla oblongata Breathing is controlled by the brain stem, in the medulla oblongata. Breathing is important for homeostasis because the pH balance of our blood id about 7.3, just slightly alkaline. Breathing controls the amount of oxygen vs. carbon dioxide in our blood by releasing carbon dioxide in the lungs so it leaves the body when we exhale. If you hyperventilate, for example, you will build up too much carbon dioxide which will make your blood become acidic. That's why they have you breathe into a paper bag, so you don't take in any more oxygen and the red blood cells have room to carry the carbon dioxide to your lungs.
What is the blood type in humans controlled by?
Blood types are controlled by multiple alleles.
Is is possible to control every muscle in your body?
No. Many of our muscles are controlled involuntarily by the brain. We would probably die if we had to think about breathing with our lung muscles or pumping blood with our hearts.
What raises blood sugar and increases the heartbeat and breathing rates?
The adrenal glands raise blood sugar and increase the heartrate and respiratory rate. These changes make you best able to respond to environmental stresses.
The neuroscience perspective in psychology would be most likely to emphasize that behavior is influenced by what?
The neuroscience perspective in psychology would emphasize that behavior is influenced by the complex interplay of genetic, neural, and environmental factors. It would focus on how brain structure and function contribute to cognitive processes, emotions, and behaviors, highlighting the role of neurotransmitters, hormones, and neural networks in shaping our actions and experiences.
What is the blood flow through the body controlled by?
THe blood flow is controlled by the brain. Please recomend me.
The blood flow in the heart is controlled by?
heart rate is controlled by hormones as well as the autonomous nervous system. adrenaline, a hormone increases heart rate while the sympathetic nervous system decreases heart rate. Medulla Oblongata
How is oxygen transferred to the blood?
oxygen is transferred to the blood by breathing
