Respiratory compensation
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Respiratory compensation is a mechanism by which plasma pH can be altered by varying the respiratory rate
. It is faster than renal compensation
, but has less ability to restore normal values.
In metabolic acidosis
, chemoreceptors sense a deranged acid-base system, and there is increased breathing.
In metabolic alkalosis
, the breathing rate is decreased.
Respiratory rate
Respiratory rate is also known by respiration rate, pulmonary ventilation rate, ventilation rate, or breathing frequency is the number of breaths taken within a set amount of time, typically 60 seconds....
. It is faster than renal compensation
Renal compensation
Renal compensation is a mechanism by which the kidneys can regulate the plasma pH. It is slower than respiratory compensation, but has a greater ability to restore normal values....
, but has less ability to restore normal values.
In metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
In medicine, metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body. If unchecked, metabolic acidosis leads to acidemia, i.e., blood pH is low due to increased production of hydrogen by the body or the...
, chemoreceptors sense a deranged acid-base system, and there is increased breathing.
In metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis is a metabolic condition in which the pH of tissue is elevated beyond the normal range . This is the result of decreased hydrogen ion concentration, leading to increased bicarbonate, or alternatively a direct result of increased bicarbonate concentrations.-Terminology:*Alkalosis...
, the breathing rate is decreased.