Which statement is correct? A) Respiratory rate and depth decrease as a compensatory measure to combat metabolic acidosis. B) The respiratory system can compensate completely for uremic acidosis. C) Metabolic alkalosis inhibits (depresses) the respiratory center. D) The respiratory responses to acid-base imbalances represent the first line of defense against changes in pH of the body fluids. E) The respiratory system responds to changes in [H⁺] only if the kidneys are unable to cope with the change.

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Metabolic alkalosis can lead to hypoventilation as the body attempts to retain CO2 to decrease pH, thus inhibiting the respiratory center.

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