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

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 24 - Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - Study Guide - True or False - Page 945: 8

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

The body compensates for respiratory acidosis by increasing the respiratory rate. In respiratory acidosis, the rate of alveolar ventilation can’t keep up with the body’s rate of $CO_2$ production causing an excess of $CO_2$ (carbonic acid) in the blood. This causes acidosis. By increasing the respiratory rate, the body is trying to expel the excess $CO_2$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.