An Increase in Blood Levels of Carbon Dioxide Results in a Decrease

question 1

Multiple Choice

An increase in blood levels of carbon dioxide results in a decrease in blood pH because an increase in PCO₂

• A)decreases H⁺ ion levels in the plasma.
• B)promotes an increase in lactic acid production in the muscle.
• C)reacts with water to form carbonic acid,which dissociates to release H⁺.
• D)none of the above answers are correct.