Which of the following is a common cause of respiratory acidosis?
A)Loss of bicarbonate ions due to renal dysfunction
B)Loss of acid due to vomiting
C)Hyperventilation due to pulmonary disease
D)Hypoventilation due to emphysema
E)All of these are correct

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Hypoventilation due to emphysema is a common cause of respiratory acidosis as it leads to an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, resulting in an increase in acidity. Option A is incorrect as it describes metabolic acidosis, not respiratory acidosis. Option B is incorrect as vomiting leads to loss of acid, not accumulation. Option C is incorrect as hyperventilation leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels, causing respiratory alkalosis, not respiratory acidosis. Option E is incorrect as not all options are correct.

Which of the Following Is a Common Cause of Respiratory