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Question

If the blood pH is too ____, respiration will increase.

Answer

If the blood pH is too low, respiration will increase.
Bicarbonate Buffer: If the blood pH is too low , respiration will increase.
Respiration goes up to blow off CO2
Based on Le Châtelier’s Principle, the bicarbonate buffer will shift left to remove H+ which will raise the pH back to normal levels
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