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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Respiratory compensation is a mechanism by which plasma pH can be altered by varying the [[respiratory rate]]. It is faster than [[renal compensation]], but has less ability to restore normal values. | |||
==Respiratory compensation in acid-base disorders== | ==Respiratory compensation in acid-base disorders== | ||
{{See also|Compensatory responses for acid-base disorders}} | |||
In [[metabolic acidosis]], [[chemoreceptors]] sense a deranged acid-base system, and there is increased breathing.<ref>{{GeorgiaPhysiology|7/7ch12/7ch12p53}}</ref> | In [[metabolic acidosis]], [[chemoreceptors]] sense a deranged acid-base system, and there is increased breathing.<ref>{{GeorgiaPhysiology|7/7ch12/7ch12p53}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 23:00, 4 August 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Respiratory compensation is a mechanism by which plasma pH can be altered by varying the respiratory rate. It is faster than renal compensation, but has less ability to restore normal values.
Respiratory compensation in acid-base disorders
In metabolic acidosis, chemoreceptors sense a deranged acid-base system, and there is increased breathing.[1]
In metabolic alkalosis, the breathing rate is decreased. [2]