This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Renal physiology, Subject name: Physiology
Severe anxiety causes 
Select and explain. 
A. Respiratory acidosis, B. Respiratory alkalosis, C. Metabolic acidosis, D. Metabolic alkalosis
B: Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: B: Respiratory alkalosis 
Explanation: Increase in the alveolar ventilation due to hyperventilation and anxiety ,hysteria causes respiratory alkalosis. Ref:page no 569 Textbook of physiology Volume 1 7th edition AK Jain