Medical Quiz

Topics: Respiratory Acidosis Quiz

The main compensatory mechanism in respiratory alkalosis is

A. a) Retention of CO2.

B. b) Excretion of bicarbonate

C. c) Increase in Red Blood Cells.

D. d) Buffer system.

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What is the body’s compensation when having Respiratory Acidosis?

A. The kidney’s excretes HCO3-

B. Your lungs will hyperventilate

C. The kidney’s will reabsorb HCO3-

D. Your lungs will hypoventilate