Question

Fill in the blanks with the terms provided. Not all terms will be used.

CO2, decreases, H2CO3, decreasing, increasing, (HCO3) negative, H+, increases

In respiratory acidosis, respiratory rate  ____________ , blood CO₂ increases, and  ____________  increases. In respiratory alkalosis the respiratory rate increases, blood  ____________  decreases, and H₂CO₃ decreases. In metabolic acidosis, blood  ____________  increases and (HCO₃)⁻ decreases. The respiratory system compensates for this by  ____________  the respiratory rate. Finally, in metabolic alkalosis, blood H⁺ decreases and  ____________  increases. In this situation the respiratory system compensates by  ____________  the respiratory rate.

Answer 1

1. In respiratory acidosis respiratory rate DECREASES,blood CO2 increases and H2CO3 increases.

2.in respiratory alkalosis respiratory rate increases, blood CO2 decreases and H2CO3 decreases.

3. In metabolic acidosis blood H+ increases and HCO3– decreases. The respiratory system compensates this by INCREASING the respiratory rate.

4. In metabolic alkalosis blood H+ decreases and HCO3– INCREASES. In this situation respiratory system compensates by DECREASING the respiratory rate.