The correct functions of your lungs contribute to the normal pH level of between 7.35 and 7.45 in your blood. If your lungs do n
ot exchange and remove carbon dioxide from your blood, the blood pH will change. A reading of pH 6.4 of your blood indicates: A. no health risk, as part of normal pH changes in your body that in this case bring it closer to neutral pH.
B. a health problem due to the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) being 10X higher than normal in your body.
C. a health problem due to the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) being 2X higher than normal.
D. a health problem due to the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) being 2X higher than normal in your body.
E. a health problem due to the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) being 10X higher than normal in your body.
Option B. a health problem due to the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) being 10X higher than normal in your body is correct answer.
Explanation:
When lungs are not able to remove carbon dioxide produced by blood it results in decrease in pH of blood (blood become more acidic). This condition is called respiratory acidosis. However, body has the ability to balance ionic concentration. (See attached image for more explanation)
One reason is that the two kinds of birds live in two different types of environments and also the sharp billed ground finch does not just it plant matter. It feast on the blood of bigger sea birds. This is an adaptation that it has so it does not have to eat plant matter and compete for food