Which of the Following Is Not True of Respiratory Alkalosis

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of respiratory alkalosis?

• A) It exists when the blood pH is >7.45.
• B) It can result from an increase in the CO₂ level in the blood.
• C) It can result in death, if the blood pH reaches 8.0 or above.
• D) It causes vasoconstriction of the cerebral blood vessels, which decreases oxygen delivery to the brain.
• E) All of these are true of respiratory alkalosis.

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