Which of the following statements is true?

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Hypoventilation leads to retention of carbon dioxide, which reacts with water in the body to form carbonic acid, resulting in a decrease in pH and causing acidosis. Option A is incorrect because hypoventilation leads to acidosis, not alkalosis. Option B is incorrect because hyperventilation leads to blowing off of carbon dioxide, which decreases the amount of carbonic acid in the body, leading to an increase in pH and causing alkalosis. Option C is also incorrect because hyperventilation leads to an increase in pH, not a drop.

Which of the Following Statements Is True