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What is hyperventilation syndrome often characterized by in patients?

Rapid heart rate and hypertension

Shallow breathing and dizziness

Increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood

Rapid and deeper breathing due to excitement

Hyperventilation syndrome is characterized by rapid and often deeper breathing that typically occurs due to emotional distress, anxiety, or excitement. This breathing pattern can lead to an abnormal decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, resulting in various symptoms such as lightheadedness, tingling in the extremities, and sometimes fainting.

This choice accurately describes the physiological response of the body during episodes of hyperventilation, making it the correct response. Rapid and deeper breathing is a hallmark of the syndrome, distinguishing it from other respiratory conditions that may not have the same connection to emotional states or stress.

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