If the [HCO₃]/[CO₂] Ratio Is 40/1

Multiple Choice

If the [HCO₃]/[CO₂] ratio is 40/1

A) The kidneys will decrease H⁺ excretion and increase HCO₃^- excretion to compensate.
B) Respiration will become shallow and slow to compensate.
C) Respiration will become deep and rapid to compensate.
D) The kidneys will decrease H⁺ excretion and increase HCO₃^- excretion to compensate, and respiration will become shallow and slow to compensate.
E) The kidneys will decrease H⁺ excretion and increase HCO₃^- excretion to compensate, and respiration will become deep and rapid to compensate.