Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Respiratory Mechanism of PH

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the respiratory mechanism of pH control is correct?

• A) respiratory rate and depth increase as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
• B) the respiratory system can compensate completely for metabolic acidosis.
• C) the respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the first line of defense against changes in pH of the body fluids.
• D) hyperventilation can cause acidosis
• E) the respiratory system responds to changes in [H⁺] within 1 to 3 seconds

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