In Order to Compensate for a Hyperventilation, the

question 12

Multiple Choice

In order to compensate for a hyperventilation, the

• A) lungs increase ventilation rate.
• B) kidneys decrease the reabsorption of bicarbonate.
• C) kidneys increase the secretion of hydrogen ions.
• D) kidneys increase the reabsorption of hydrogen ions.
• E) kidneys increase the conversion of glutamine to bicarbonate.

---

Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The expense incurred by not selecting the next most favorable option when deciding or opting for one action instead of another.

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid to an employee for one hour of work.

Leisure

Time free from work or duties, which can be used for relaxation, hobbies, or cultural activities.

Substitution Effect

The transformation in purchasing decisions resulting from changes in the relative pricing of goods, compelling consumers to replace one good with another.