For an ongoing metabolic pH imbalance, the limit of respiratory compensation is approximately:
A)100%
B)75%
C)50%
D)25%

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The limit of respiratory compensation for an ongoing metabolic pH imbalance is approximately 75%. This is because the respiratory system can adjust the rate of carbon dioxide elimination to help balance pH, but there are physiological limits to these adjustments.

For an Ongoing Metabolic PH Imbalance, the Limit of Respiratory