Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid- base disorder respiratory acidosis?
A) consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation, for example due to emphysema
B) consequence of prolonged vomiting
C) consequence of tissue hypoxia, for example in ischemic conditions
D) consequence of hyperventilation, for example in fever or mental illness
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