An increase in blood CO₂ levels is followed by a(n)____ in H⁺ ions and a(n)____ in blood pH. A)decrease,decrease B)decrease,increase C)increase,increase D)increase,decrease E)increase,no change

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An increase in blood CO₂ levels will lead to an increase in H⁺ ions due to the reverse reaction of the bicarbonate buffer system. This will cause a decrease in blood pH as the excess H⁺ ions will combine with H+ ions, increasing the acidity of the blood. Therefore, option D, increase followed by a decrease, is the correct answer.

An Increase in Blood CO2 Levels Is Followed by A(n)____

An Increase in Blood CO₂ Levels Is Followed by A(n)____