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Respiratory acidosis
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What is the primary compensatory mechanism in the body for respiratory acidosis?
1: Increased renal excretion of bicarbonate (HCO 3 - )
2: Increased renal reabsorption and decreased excretion of bicarbonate (HCO 3 - )
3: Hyperventilation to reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 )
4: Decreased renal excretion and increased reabsorption of hydrogen ions (H + )
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