The primary factor responsible for increased ventilation during exercise is:
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Correct answer: Neural input from motor cortex and muscles
Neural signals from the motor cortex and proprioceptors rapidly stimulate ventilation at the onset of exercise. This mechanism acts before significant chemical changes occur in the blood.
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