Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Hypercapnia

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe hypercapnia?

• A)It refers to excess CO₂ in the arterial blood.
• B)It is seen with most pulmonary diseases.
• C) It may be caused by hypoventilation.
• D) It occurs when CO₂ is blown off to the atmosphere at a rate faster than it is being produced by the tissues.

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