Hypoventilation is Most Likely to Cause

Question

Hypoventilation is most likely to cause
A) acidosis.
B) edema.
C) renal excretion of bicarbonate.
D) hypokalemia.

Accepted Answer

Hypoventilation can cause an increase in carbon dioxide levels and a decrease in oxygen levels in the blood. This leads to respiratory acidosis, where the pH of the blood becomes too low.