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Which of the following is a respiratory response to acidosis?

  • A. secretion of H+
  • B. increase tubule buffer activity
  • C. decreased respiratory rate
  • D. decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: decreased respiratory rate. Acidosis is a condition where the blood pH is below the normal range, leading to increased levels of carbon dioxide. To compensate, the body increases respiratory rate to eliminate excess CO2 through the lungs. Therefore, in response to acidosis, the respiratory rate decreases.

A: Secretion of H+ is a metabolic response, not a respiratory response to acidosis.
B: Increased tubule buffer activity is a renal response, not a respiratory response to acidosis.
D: Decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio is a consequence of respiratory diseases but not a direct response to acidosis.