Question

if the partial pressure of oxygen in the air a diver breathes is too great,_______. A. the urge to breathe is reduced and not enough CO2 is removed from the body B. hyperventilation results C. the urge to breathe is increased and excessive CO2 is removed from the body D. respiratory tissue is damaged by oxidation E. no problems result from this situation

Answer 1

If the partial pressure of oxygen in the air a diver breathes is too great, the urge to breathe is increased and excessive CO2 is removed from the body.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the partial pressure of oxygen in the air a diver breathes is too great, the urge to breathe is increased and excessive CO2 is removed from the body. This is option C.