Which statement is correct?
a. Respiratory rate and depth decrease as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
b. The respiratory system can compensate completely for uremic acidosis.
c. Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) the respiratory center.
d. The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the first line of defense against changes in pH of the body fluids.
e. The respiratory system responds to changes in [H+] only if the kidneys are unable to cope with the change.
C
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