What does the student learn about ventilation?
a. Hypoventilation causes hypocapnia.
b. Hypoventilation causes alkalosis.
c. Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia.
d. Hyperventilation causes acidosis.
Answer: c. Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia.
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