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naturalchemist

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The respiratory system compensates for metabolic problems by changing which of the following levels?
 
  a. H2O c. CO2
  b. HCO3 d. HHb

Question 2

Respiratory alkalosis may be caused by which of the following?
 
  a. Vomiting c. Hyperventilation
  b. Salicylate overdose d. Pneumothorax


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hyperventilation will decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood, causing a respiratory alkalosis. Vomiting can cause a metabolic alkalosis, salicylate overdose can cause a metabolic ac-idosis, and a pneumothorax can cause a respiratory acidosis.


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