During exercise, which adjustment helps maintain adequate gas exchange despite increased metabolic demand?
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Correct answer: Increased tidal volume and alveolar ventilation
Exercise increases metabolic demand; to meet this, tidal volume and alveolar ventilation increase so more O₂ is inhaled and CO₂ removed per minute.
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