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ZOO 101 Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals Objective Question
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What happens to blood pH when carbon dioxide levels rise?
Options
A pH increases (becomes more alkaline)
B pH decreases (becomes more acidic)
Correct Answer
C pH remains constant
D pH fluctuates randomly
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When carbon dioxide rises, it forms carbonic acid in the blood, which lowers the pH, making the blood more acidic.

Hint

CO₂ dissolves in water to form an acid.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 762 of 2214
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