A Sharp Blow to the Stomach Can "Knock the Wind

question 57

Multiple Choice

A sharp blow to the stomach can "knock the wind out of you." This temporarily paralyzes the diaphragm,making it hard to breathe.Aside from a lack of oxygen making you pass out,what effect would this have on blood pH?

• A)O₂ would build up in the blood, making it more basic.
• B)CO₂ would build up in the blood, making it more basic.
• C)O₂ would build up in the blood, making it more acidic.
• D)CO₂ would build up in the blood, making it more acidic.

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