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What Is the Main Compensatory Mechanism for Metabolic Acidosis

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What is the main compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis?

A) Excretion of HCO₃^-
B) Hyperventilation
C) Hypoventilation
D) Retention of CO₂

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