When a Patient Has Metabolic Acidosis,which Body System Influences the Acid-Base

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a patient has metabolic acidosis,which body system influences the acid-base imbalance to produce the compensatory changes in the arterial blood gases?

• A) Respiratory system
• B) Renal system
• C) Vascular system
• D) Neurological system

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