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Why does accumulation of co2 in the blood leads to acidosis?

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weqwewe [10]2 years ago

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lungs can’t remove enough of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that the body produces

Excess CO2 causes the pH of your blood and other bodily fluids to decrease, making them too acidic.

This is called respiratory acidosis

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