The respiratory system compensates for metabolic problems by changing which of the following levels?

a. H2O c. CO2
b. HCO3– d. HHb


ANS: C
The respiratory system will either retain carbon dioxide when there is a metabolic alkalosis or ex-crete carbon dioxide when there is a metabolic acidosis.

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