MCAT Question A Day - 8/12/14

Alkalosis is increased blood pH resulting in a leftward shift of the oxy hemoglobin dissociation curve. Which of the following might cause alkalosis?

A. hypoventilation

B. hyperventilation

C. breathing into a paper bag

D. adrenal steroid insufficiency

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