Carbon dioxide

 

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Which of the following does the respiratory system eliminate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body?

Oxygen

The respiratory system does not eliminate oxygen when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body.

Carbon dioxide

MY ANSWER

The respiratory system eliminates carbon dioxide when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body.

Bicarbonate

The respiratory system does not eliminate bicarbonate when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body.

Lactic acid

The respiratory system does not eliminate lactic acid when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body.