Indicate which type of acid-base imbalance might occur in each of the following situations by writing the appropriate letter in the blank.
-COPD
A)respiratory acidosis
B)respiratory alkalosis
C)metabolic acidosis
D)metabolic alkalosis

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COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing and results in the retention of carbon dioxide. This leads to an accumulation of carbonic acid in the blood, leading to respiratory acidosis.

Indicate Which Type of Acid-Base Imbalance Might Occur in Each