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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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During a study on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers discovered an agent that markedly inhibits the carbon dioxide-carrying capacity of the venous blood. Which of the following is the most likely mechanism underlying this agent’s effects?
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Inhibition of erythrocyte carbonic anhydrase