A person who suffers from hyperventilation will exhibit signs of
A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Hyperventilation leads to an excessive loss of carbon dioxide (CO2), causing a decrease in the concentration of carbonic acid (H2CO3) in the blood. This results in an increase in blood pH, leading to respiratory alkalosis. Symptoms of hyperventilation include lightheadedness, dizziness, shortness of breath, and tingling in the fingers or around the mouth.

A Person Who Suffers from Hyperventilation Will Exhibit Signs of