There is a condition that affects the lungs such that the lungs cannot remove all of the CO₂ that the body produces. Fortunately, animals' bodies respond to rising CO₂ levels, which can prevent this condition from occurring. Which of the following processes occur when CO₂ rises?

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When CO2 level rises, the body's response is to increase respiration rate to remove excess CO2. However, if the lungs are unable to remove the CO2, the excess CO2 reacts with water in the blood to form carbonic acid, which lowers the pH of the blood and makes it more acidic. This condition is known as respiratory acidosis. Therefore, the correct choice is C, the blood becomes acidic. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not occur when CO2 levels rise.

There Is a Condition That Affects the Lungs Such That