Which statement concerning the respiratory mechanism of pH control is correct?
A) Respiratory rate and depth decrease as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
B) The respiratory system can compensate completely for uremic acidosis.
C) Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) the respiratory centre.
D) The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the first line of defence against changes in pH of the body fluids.
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