Which Statement Is Incorrect

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect?

• A) Respiratory rate and depth increase as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
• B) The respiratory system can compensate completely for metabolic acidosis.
• C) The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the second line of defense against changes in pH of the body fluids.
• D) Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) respiration.
• E) The respiratory system responds to changes in [H⁺] within one to three minutes.

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