Which of These Statements Correctly Describes the Respiratory Mechanism of PH

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes the respiratory mechanism of pH control?

• A)Respiratory rate and depth decrease as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
• B)The respiratory system can compensate completely for uremic acidosis.
• C) Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) the respiratory centre.
• D) The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the first line of defence against changes in pH of body fluids.

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