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Q · Respiratory System medium · 45s
Hypoventilation leads to:
TopicRespiratory System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Reduced ventilation causes CO₂ retention, increasing blood PCO₂ and carbonic acid, lowering pH and resulting in respiratory acidosis.
Final Answer: Option B - Respiratory acidosis