Question

An anatomy and physiology student, is asked to breathe through a 3-foot long glass tube. What effect does this action have on his blood pH, urine pH, and respiratory rate?

Answer 1

If a student breathes through a 3 feet long glass tube it will affect the physiology of the student in various ways such as a change in blood pH, urine pH, and rate of respiration.

It will result in an increase in the normal volume area of the trachea and bronchi as it is a closed system as a face mask. The increase in this dead volume are will result in double the volume of CO2. Decrease the pH of the blood.