Compensation for Metabolic Acidosis Occurs Through Which of the Following

question 69

Multiple Choice

Compensation for metabolic acidosis occurs through which of the following?

• A) Increase in blood CO₂ levels
• B) Decrease in blood CO₂ levels
• C) Decrease in blood HCO₃^- levels
• D) Increase in blood HCO₃^- levels

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