Which statement is incorrect?
a. Respiratory rate and depth increase as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
b. The respiratory system can compensate completely for metabolic acidosis.
c. The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the second line of defense against changes in pH of the body fluids.
d. Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) respiration.
e. The respiratory system responds to changes in [H+] within one to three minutes.
B
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