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What is Following acute respiratory response to ascent to high altitude, there is normalization of blood pH.The mechanism is and explain in detail?
Decrease in PaO2 stimulates the peripheral chemoreceptors at high altitudes. This triggers hyperventilation. Hyperventilation results in CO2 washout and respiratory alkalosis. This is compensated by increased excretion of bicarbonates by the kidney.