Massive destruction of alveoli could result in:A)respiratory alkalosisB) metabolic acidosisC)respiratory acidosisD) metabolic alkalosis

The alveoli that are the air sacs in the lungs can undergo inflation to cause shortness of breath in…

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Massive destruction of alveoli could result in: O A) respiratory alkalosis O B) metabolic acidosis C) respiratory acidosis D) metabolic alkalosis

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Chapter7: The Respiratory System

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Massive destruction of alveoli could result in:
A)
respiratory alkalosis
B) metabolic acidosis
C)
respiratory acidosis
D) metabolic alkalosis

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