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Rebreathing can lead to a higher PCO2 because it involves inhaling the already exhaled air, which contains higher levels of carbon dioxide. This reduces the exchange of fresh oxygen from the environment, causing an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the respiratory system and increased PCO2 levels.

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