Hyperventilation is Most Apt to Induce

Question

Hyperventilation is most apt to induce
A) alkalosis.
B) hypoxemia.
C) a decline in blood pH.
D) metabolic acidosis.

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation results in excessive elimination of CO2, causing a decrease in blood carbonic acid levels and an increase in blood pH. This shift towards alkalinity is known as respiratory alkalosis.