If There Is an Accumulation of Acidic Products in the Plasma

question 137

Multiple Choice

If there is an accumulation of acidic products in the plasma, one would expect ________.

• A) an increase in respiration rate
• B) a decrease in respiration rate
• C) no influence on respiration rate
• D) an increase in residual volume
• E) apnea

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