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An Increase in the H+ Ion Concentration [H+] of the Blood

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An increase in the H+ ion concentration [H+] of the blood due only to an increase in the arterial PCO2 (hypercapnia) best describes which of the following?


A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

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