What is the appropriate compensatory response to an acid-load to the blood?A) Decrease renal H+ excretionB) Increase respiration to lower CO2C) Decrease respiration to raise CO2D) Decrease renal bicarbonate production

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What is the appropriate compensatory response to an acid-load to the blood?
A) Decrease renal H+ excretion
B) Increase respiration to lower CO2
C) Decrease respiration to raise CO2
D) Decrease renal bicarbonate production

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B) Increase respiration to lower CO2:

This is not the primary response to an acid load. While increased respiration can help lower carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, it is more relevant in response to an increase in blood pH (alkalosis) rather than an acid load. Therefore it is incorrect.

C) Decrease respiration to raise CO2:

Decreasing respiration can lead to the accumulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the bloodstream, which can exacerbate acidosis. This is not a suitable compensatory response.

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