If there is an accumulation of acidic products in the plasma, one would expect ________.
A) an increase in respiration rate
B) a decrease in respiration rate
C) no influence on respiration rate
D) an increase in residual volume
E) apnea

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An accumulation of acidic products in the plasma would lead to an increase in respiration rate as the body attempts to expel more CO2 to reduce the acidity, a process known as compensatory respiratory alkalosis.

If There Is an Accumulation of Acidic Products in the Plasma