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What is the definition or description of: hyperventilating?
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Breathing too rapid: Hyperventilation is a period of time where breathing is performed at an excessively rapid rate driving up the ph of one's blood. Normal ph is 7.4. Hyperventilation would elevate the ph.
Answered 1/26/2015
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