A Change in the Ratio of Bicarbonate to Carbon Dioxide

question 28

Multiple Choice

A change in the ratio of bicarbonate to carbon dioxide concentration in the blood will

• A)change blood pH.
• B)cause a bronchodilation.
• C)change blood chloride concentration.
• D)change blood potassium concentration.
• E)cause a vasodilation of systemic arterioles.

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