What Happens If the [HCO₃]/[CO₂] Ratio Is 40/1

question 165

Multiple Choice

What happens if the [HCO₃]/[CO₂] ratio is 40/1?

• A) The kidneys will decrease H⁺ excretion and increase HCO₃^- excretion to compensate.
• B) Respiration will become shallow and slow to compensate.
• C) Respiration will become deep and rapid to compensate.
• D) a and b

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