Respiratory Alkalosis Occurs as a Consequence of Hyperventilation, Because CO₂

question 51

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Respiratory alkalosis occurs as a consequence of hyperventilation, because CO₂ is blown off more quickly than it is produced, decreasing the amount of carbonic acid in the body fluids.

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