Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe hypercapnia? A)It refers to excess CO₂ in the arterial blood. B)It is seen with most pulmonary diseases. C) It may be caused by hypoventilation. D) It occurs when CO₂ is blown off to the atmosphere at a rate faster than it is being produced by the tissues.

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Hypercapnia occurs when there is an excess of CO2 in the blood, often due to hypoventilation or lung disease. Statement D describes a situation where CO2 is being expelled too quickly, which would lead to hypocapnia, not hypercapnia.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Hypercapnia