To compensate for metabolic alkalosis, the respiratory rate will:
A)decrease to help raise the pH of body fluids
B)increase to help raise the pH of body fluids
C)decrease to help lower the pH of body fluids
D)increase to help lower the pH of body fluids

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To compensate for metabolic alkalosis, the body attempts to lower the pH of body fluids. This is achieved by decreasing the respiratory rate, which leads to an accumulation of CO2 in the blood, thereby lowering the pH.

To Compensate for Metabolic Alkalosis, the Respiratory Rate Will