If the [HCO₃]/[CO₂] Ratio Is 40/1

question 252

Multiple Choice

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)both a and b occur
• E)both a and c occur

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