Compensation in chronic respiratory acidosis involves:
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Correct answer: Increased renal bicarbonate retention
In chronic respiratory acidosis, the kidneys compensate by increasing bicarbonate reabsorption and hydrogen ion excretion. This helps normalize blood pH over time.
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