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Carbun dioxide concentration increases in blood

Ratio between volumes of inspired air and blood is thus changed

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the thin walls of the aiveoli and
blood capillaries take place more efficiently

Exchange of gases is not possible after a particular stage when there is a saturation
of both gases on both sides-in the alveoli and in blood

Increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in blood stimulates the cranial nerves


and chemo-receptors

Sends impulses to respiratory center

A person is trained to hold his breath

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