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Chemical Control of Respiration

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Question:

How does metabolic acidosis start

Author: Lapras Fan



Answer:

If tissues produce acid ( lactic acid ) this reacts with HCO3- The fall in HCO3- leads to a fall in pH Metabolic acidosis This can be compensated by increasing ventilation


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