32. How does the breathing
process correct alkalosis?

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If the body alkalosisthe
respiratory center in the medulla
the information and the
lowering of respiratory frequency.

The of the respiratory
makes the body more
carbon dioxide to shift the
of the formation
bicarbonate towards the of
more hydrogen and thus the
pH lowers.