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A Sharp Blow to the Stomach Can "Knock the Wind

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A sharp blow to the stomach can "knock the wind out of you." This temporarily paralyzes the diaphragm, making it hard to breathe. Aside from a lack of oxygen making you pass out, what effect would this have on blood pH?


A) O2 would build up in the blood, making it more basic.
B) CO2 would build up in the blood, making it more basic.
C) O2 would build up in the blood, making it more acidic.
D) CO2 would build up in the blood, making it more acidic.

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