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ava conducted an experiment to determine respiratory rates during different activities. she counted the number of breaths per minute. ava noted that the number of breaths increases as physical activity increases. why is there an increase in the number of breaths per minute as activity increases?
a. as activity increases, more oxygen is exhaled.
b. as activity increases, breathing becomes more efficient.
c. as activity increases, the oxygen needs of cells increase.
d. as activity increases, the rate of the heart - beating increases.

Explanation:

During increased physical activity, cells require more energy. Cellular respiration, which uses oxygen to produce energy, accelerates. Thus, the oxygen needs of cells increase, leading to an increase in the breathing rate to supply more oxygen.

Answer:

As activity increases, the oxygen needs of cells increase.