Which of the following statements concerning the respiratory mechanism of pH control is correct?
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 first line of defense against changes in pH of the body fluids.
D) hyperventilation can cause acidosis
E) the respiratory system responds to changes in [H+] within 1 to 3 seconds
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