The respiratory system compensates for metabolic problems by changing which of the following levels?
a. H2O c. CO2
b. HCO3– d. HHb
ANS: C
The respiratory system will either retain carbon dioxide when there is a metabolic alkalosis or ex-crete carbon dioxide when there is a metabolic acidosis.
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