Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT true of respiration and acid-base balance?
A) The respiratory system regulates the amount of carbon dioxide present in body fluids.
B) Respiratory compensation cannot be 100% for an ongoing pH imbalance.
C) Holding your breath can create a mild respiratory acidosis.
D) Metabolic acidosis brings about a slower rate of breathing.
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