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If the [HCO₃]/[CO₂] Ratio Is 40/1

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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) both a and b occur
E) both a and c occur

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