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Case: Henry has climbed to the top of Mt. Apo. This is one of his bucket...

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Case: Henry has climbed to the top of Mt. Apo. This is one ofhis bucket lists. Hence, to celebrate, he drinks 2 glasses ofwhiskey.

A. At higher altitude oxygen gas decreases. What do you expectto happen to Henry's respiratory rate? Will this result torespiratory alkalosis or acidosis? Explain.

B. How will Henry's body regulate this acid-baseimbalance?

C. Alcohol stimulates hydrochloric acid secretion in thestomach. Explain how stomach secretions are regulated duringHenry's intake of alcohol.

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1 As Henry is at high altitudes the partial pressure of oxygen in the environment decreases Therefore to combat this the body does two things Increase the RBCs number by stimulation of erythropoietin Hyperventilate to remove excess of carbon dioxide As the body does hyperventilation the respiratory rate INCREASES    See Answer
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