Which of these statements does NOT describe the respiratory mechanism of pH control
A)Respiratory rate and depth increase as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis.
B)The respiratory system can compensate completely for metabolic acidosis.
C)The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the second line of defence against changes in pH of the body fluids.
D)Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) respiration.

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The respiratory system can partially compensate for metabolic acidosis by increasing respiratory rate and depth to decrease CO2 levels, but it cannot completely compensate for it.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe the Respiratory Mechanism