What Affect Does Hyperventilation Have on HCO₃^- Recovery in the Kidneys

question 41

Multiple Choice

What affect does hyperventilation have on HCO₃^- recovery in the kidneys?

• A)less H⁺ excretion, greater HCO₃^- loss
• B)no affect as these involve two independent systems
• C)vicious cycle of worsening alkalemia as hyperventilation stimulates increased HCO₃^-retention
• D)escalating retention of other buffer bases along with HCO₃^-

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