Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 24 - Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 945: 18

Answer

Respiratory acidosis

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A blood pH of 7.2 caused by inadequate pulmonary ventilation would be classified as respiratory acidosis. Normally blood has a pH of 7.35-7.45. A pH of 7.2 is acidic. Since the acidosis is caused by inadequate pulmonary ventilation, it would be respiratory acidosis.
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