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Hyperventilation

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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Hyperventilation is a condition in which you start breathing very fast or deeply, often more than what your body requires at rest, leading to a significant reduction in carbon dioxide levels in the blood. This can occur as a response to stress, fear, or due to a medical condition affecting the respiratory system.

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