When the Respiratory System Cannot Effectively Eliminate All the Carbon

question 61

Multiple Choice

When the respiratory system cannot effectively eliminate all the carbon dioxide generated through metabolic activities in the peripheral tissues, this causes:

• A) respiratory acidosis.
• B) metabolic alkalosis.
• C) respiratory alkalosis.
• D) metabolic acidosis.

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