Peripheral and central chemoreceptors may both contribute to the increased ventilation that occurs as a result of which of the following?
AA decrease in arterial oxygen content
BA decrease in arterial blood pressure
CAn increase in arterial carbon dioxide tension
DA decrease in arterial oxygen tension
HCO3/H2CO3 is the best buffer because it is:
AIts components can be increased or decreased in the body as needed
BGood acceptor and donor of H+ ions
CCombination of a weak acid and weak base
DpKa near physiological pH
Hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis are commonly associated with which type of renal tubular acidosis?
AType II renal tubular acidosis
BType I renal tubular acidosis
CType IV renal tubular acidosis
DType III renal tubular acidosis
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