A nurse assesses deep-rapid respirations in a patient with metabolic acidosis to be an indicator of the homeostatic system at work to reduce the _____ level

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


carbon dioxide
CO2
The lungs are primarily responsible for the regulation of CO2 by changing the rate and depth of respirations.

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