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Carbonic acid
A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, including blood. When CO₂ falls, less carbonic acid and fewer hydrogen ions are present, so blood pH rises.
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A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, including blood. When CO₂ falls, less carbonic acid and fewer hydrogen ions are present, so blood pH rises.
Respiratory alkalosis explained →