Which of the Following Statements Are True of Respiratory Acidosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of respiratory acidosis and alkalosis (Select all that apply) ?

• A)A severe case of pneumonia may cause respiratory alkalosis.
• B)Hyperventilation increases the amount of CO₂ exhaled and lowers the pH of body fluids.
• C)Holding your breath will increase the pH of body fluids.
• D)To compensate for metabolic alkalosis,respiration will increase in rate and depth.
• E)To compensate for metabolic acidosis,the respiratory rate will decrease.
• F)Chronic emphysema may result in respiratory acidosis.

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