What compensates for a metabolic alkalosis?
a. Hyperventilation
b. Hypoventilation
c. Renal excretion of HCO3–
d. Renal retention of H+
ANS: B
The expected compensatory response to metabolic alkalosis is hypoventilation (CO2 retention).
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