Which statement is NOT true for hypercapnia? A) It refers to excess CO₂ in the arterial blood. B) It occurs when CO₂ is blown off to the atmosphere at a rate faster than it is being produced by the tissues. C) It may be caused by hypoventilation.

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Hypercapnia occurs when there is an excess of CO2 in the blood, often due to inadequate ventilation (hypoventilation), not because CO2 is being expelled faster than it is produced.

Which Statement Is NOT True for Hypercapnia