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.


Answer: C

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