During vigorous exercise, lactic acid is produced in the muscles. When it is moved into the bloodstream, the blood pH drops. This is an example of respiratory acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic acidosis O metabolic alkalosis

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During vigorous exercise, lactic acid is produced in the muscles. When it is moved into the
bloodstream, the blood pH drops. This is an example of
O respiratory acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic acidosis
O metabolic alkalosis
Transcribed Image Text:During vigorous exercise, lactic acid is produced in the muscles. When it is moved into the bloodstream, the blood pH drops. This is an example of O respiratory acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic acidosis O metabolic alkalosis
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