Indicate compensatory mechanisms associated with each type of acid-base imbalance by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-respiratory system hyperventilates, kidney conserves bicarbonate
A)respiratory acidosis
B)respiratory alkalosis
C)metabolic acidosis
D)metabolic alkalosis

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In metabolic acidosis, the respiratory system compensates by hyperventilating to decrease CO2 levels, and the kidneys conserve bicarbonate to buffer the excess acid.

Indicate Compensatory Mechanisms Associated with Each Type of Acid-Base Imbalance