In metabolic alkalosis without respiratory compensation A) Increased plasm a pH reduces ventilatory drive from peripheral chem osensors B) Decreased plasma [H⁺] stimulates respiration C) Decreased plasma pH stimulates respiration D) The increased plasma P_CO2 inhibits respiration E) Decreased plasma P_O2 stimulates respiration

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In metabolic alkalosis without respiratory compensation, the increased plasma pH reduces the ventilatory drive from peripheral chemosensors, leading to a decrease in respiration in an attempt to retain CO2 and thus lower the pH back towards normal.

In Metabolic Alkalosis Without Respiratory Compensation