If excess base is added to the blood, the body will respond with

A. increased respiration and increased excretion of bicarbonate ions.
B. decreased respiration and increased excretion of hydrogen ions.
C. increased respiration and increased reabsorption of bicarbonate ions.
D. decreased respiration and decreased excretion of hydrogen ions.


Answer: D

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