What effect will suppression of the VRG by overdose of alcohol or morphine have on ventilation?

A. respiratory rate increases
B. respiratory rate decreases
C. respiratory rate and depth of breathing increases
D. breathing completely stops

Answer: D

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A) education; income B) income; education C) intelligence; social status D) motivation; awareness

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