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Chemical Control of Respiration

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If there is hyperventilation, what can that cause

Author: Lapras Fan



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Removal of CO2 from alveoli is much more rapid then production Alveolar CO2 concentration then falls which leads to an increase in pH → Respiratory Alkalosis Kidneys respond by secreting less [HCO3-] so it returns near the normal pH Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis


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