Question

What will the pH after the respiratory of compensation of metabolic alkalosis be?

A) Below 7.35
B) 7.35-7.45
C) Above 7.45
D) It remains constant at 7.40

Answer 1

The pH after respiratory compensation of metabolic alkalosis will be above 7.45.

Step-by-step explanation:

Respiratory compensation for metabolic alkalosis is less efficient than compensation for metabolic acidosis. In metabolic alkalosis, the body tries to decrease the respiratory rate to conserve carbon dioxide (CO2) and increase the amount of CO2 in the blood. However, there is a limit to how much the respiratory rate can be decreased.

As a result, the pH in metabolic alkalosis tends to be higher than normal (above 7.45). Therefore, the correct answer is C) Above 7.45.