Question

Cellular respiration occurs in the body 24 hours per day. During exercise, the rate of cellular respiration increases. Why does increased cellular respiration cause people to breathe faster?

Answer 1

Answer:

To increase amount of oxygen needed in the body to get rid of lactic acid that accumulates in the body tissues

Explanation:

During exercise the body respires anaerobically causing the person to breathe faster to increase the supply of oxygen needed in the body

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

More oxygen is needed to produce energy, and more carbon dioxide waste must be removed from the body.