Multiple choice

Which of the following is caused by H2CO3 excess?

  1. Respiratory acidosis

  2. Metabolic acidosis

  3. Metabolic alkalosis

  4. Respiratory alkalosis

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Explanation

Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is a volatile acid. An excess of H2CO3 in the blood, typically caused by hypoventilation, leads to respiratory acidosis.