There Is a Condition That Affects the Lungs Such That

Multiple Choice

There is a condition that affects the lungs such that the lungs cannot remove all of the CO₂ that the body produces. Fortunately, animals' bodies respond to rising CO₂ levels, which can prevent this condition from occurring. Which of the following processes occur when CO₂ rises?

A) Ventilation rate decreases.
B) Bicarbonate ion concentration decreases.
C) The blood becomes acidic.
D) The blood pH increases.