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How does the medulla respond when the body's blood pH is too high?

A. It sends signals to the blood vessels to dilate.
B. It sends signals to the skeletal muscles to increase their activity.
C. It sends signals to the stomach to digest more food.
D. It sends signals to the lungs to decrease the breathing rate.

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D because decreased O2 builds up carbon dioxide and lowers pH
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