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In Medicine / College | 2025-07-03

A drop in blood hydrogen ion concentrations triggers what?

A. An increase in pulmonary ventilation
B. Reduction of pulmonary ventilation

Asked by usmc1052

Answer (2)

A drop in blood hydrogen ion concentrations leads to increased pulmonary ventilation as a response to compensate for low pH levels. This helps expel carbon dioxide from the body and restore normal blood acidity. Therefore, the correct answer is A: An increase in pulmonary ventilation.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-03

B ;

Answered by jsimpson11000 | 2025-07-03