Multiple Choice
Respiratory compensation for metabolic acidosis is incomplete because
A) Reduced PaCO2 reduces the central chemoreceptorventilatory drive
B) Reduced PaCO2 increases acid production by cells
C) If it were complete, there would be no stimulation for increased ventilation
D) Decreased PaO2 increases ventilatory drive
E) Both A and C are true
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Q7: Inhibition of lung inflation by stretch receptors
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