A Sharp Blow to the Stomach Can "Knock the Wind

question 39

Multiple Choice

A sharp blow to the stomach can "knock the wind out of you." This temporarily paralyzes the diaphragm, making it hard to breathe. Aside from a lack of oxygen making you pass out, what effect would this have on blood pH?

• A) O2 would build up in the blood, making it more basic.
• B) CO2 would build up in the blood, making it more basic.
• C) O2 would build up in the blood, making it more acidic.
• D) CO2 would build up in the blood, making it more acidic.

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