The Second Line of Defence Will Be the Respiratory Mechanism

question 246

Multiple Choice

The second line of defence will be the respiratory mechanism of pH control. Which statement correctly describes the respiratory response in this situation?

• A)The respiratory mechanism of pH control cannot occur in this situation.
• B)Faster, deeper respirations will occur to compensate for the change in [H⁺].
• C) Slower, shallower respirations will occur to compensate for the change in [H⁺].

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