respiratory acidosis

Question 1

how does respiratory acidosis affect the rate of respirations

Answer 1

reduced rate of respirations

Question 2

respiratory acidosis is caused by _______ amounts of what chemicals

Answer 2

increased amounts of CO2 and HCO3-

Question 3

the increase in H+ ions of respiratory acidosis does what to the PH

Answer 3

lowers PH makes it more acidic

Question 4

what conditions can respiratory acidosis cause

Answer 4

emphysema (shortness of breath)
asthma
pneumonia