113. A patient with uncompensated respiratory alkalosis (e.g., due to hyperventilation) has high blood pH and low PCO2?. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of the alkalosis?

  • Decreased production of lactic acid.
  • Excessive elimination of CO2? from the lungs.
  • Increased bicarbonate reabsorption.
  • Overproduction of ketone bodies.
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