Respiratory changes in _____ occur quickly in response to acid-base disturbances, and can help to restore balance by altering the blood pH

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Respiratory changes in minute ventilation occur quickly in response to acid-base disturbances, and can help to restore balance by altering the blood pH. Minute ventilation refers to the amount of air that is moved in and out of the lungs in one minute and can be adjusted by changing the intensity of breathing, such as increasing the rate or depth of breaths. This can help to eliminate excess carbon dioxide when the blood pH is too low (acidic) or reduce the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled when blood pH is too high (alkaline). Minute ventilation refers to the amount of air someone breathes in one minute. It can be controlled voluntarily and unconsciously by changes in breathing rate and depth. Changes in minute ventilation can quickly alter the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood, helping to restore balance in response to acid-base disturbances. ABGs (A) are measurements of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and can be used to diagnose acid-base imbalances. FVC (B) and FEV1 (C) are measures of lung function and are not directly involved in acid-base regulation.

Respiratory Changes in _____ Occur Quickly in Response to Acid-Base