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?

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Excessive elimination of CO2? from the lungs.

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Decreased production of lactic acid.

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Increased bicarbonate reabsorption.

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Overproduction of ketone bodies.

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?

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