Baby Britney develops a respiratory infection in both lungs. The infection causes an accumulation of fluid in her alveoli. Which of the following describes a way her body will try to compensate for the pH-related condition she will develop?

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When there is an accumulation of fluid in the alveoli, the oxygen cannot enter the bloodstream as efficiently which can lead to a decrease in pH (respiratory acidosis). To compensate for this condition, the body will increase the rate and depth of breathing to get more oxygen to the body and exhale more carbon dioxide. This will help in restoring the pH of the blood to a normal range.

Baby Britney Develops a Respiratory Infection in Both Lungs