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The most important chemical regulator of respiration is

(A) oxygen.
(B) carbon dioxide.
(C) bicarbonate ion.
(D) sodium ion.
(E) hemoglobin.

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Carbon dioxide is a chemical regulator of respiration. This process is where organisms release energy from food. Respiration involves the oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange between the air and blood. If the carbon dioxide level becomes too high, a signal will be transmitted to the respiratory center in the brain to increase ventilation. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

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