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What effect does rapid exhalation of CO2 during exercise have on the concentration of H2CO3 in the blood?

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i just took the test and the answer was it decreases the concentration.

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You should be aware of the bicarbonate buffer equilibrium that exists in the blood. If you rapidly exhale CO2, the equilibrium will shift to the right in the reaction, meaning the concentration of H2CO3 will decrease inside our body. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.
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