Multiple Choice
Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid-base disorder respiratory alkalosis?
A) consequence of hyperventilation (for example,in fever or mental illness
B) consequence of prolonged vomiting
C) consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation (for example,due to COPD)
D) consequence of tissue hypoxia (for example,in ischemic conditions)
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