List the three general causes of respiratory acidosis

What will be an ideal response?


There are three general causes of respiratory acidosis: suppressed ventilation from brainstem dysfunction, blockage of air passages in the lungs, and decreased gas exchange in the alveoli.

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The micturition reflex center is in the

A. hypothalamus. B. sacral segments of the spinal cord. C. medulla oblongata. D. pons.

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Which statements are correct concerning the parasympathetic division of the ANS?a: Contains preganglionic cell bodies in brainstem nucleib: Contains preganglionic cell bodies in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 regionsc: Participates in the "fight-or-flight" responsed: HelpsĀ maintain homeostasise: Contains preganglionic cell bodies in the sacral region of the spinal cord

A. c, d, e B. a, c, e C. b, c, d D. a, d, e E. b, c

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