What Is the Direct Effect of an Increased PaCO₂ on HCO₃⁻

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the direct effect of an increased PaCO₂ on HCO₃⁻?

• A)Causes it to increase
• B)Causes it to decrease
• C)Does not have any effect on it
• D)Complicated because it has an unpredictable effect on bicarbonate

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