A patient had a ruptured aneurysm, which caused a CVA

A. Epispadias: This is a condition where the urethral opening is on the top side of the penis.

B. Hypospadias is a congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis, rather than at the tip.

C. Azoospermia: This refers to a lack of sperm in the semen and is not related to the location of the urethral orifice.

D. Paraphimosis: This is a condition where the foreskin cannot be returned to its normal position, unrelated to the urethral orifice location.

A. Preventing the absorption of sodium and potassium: This statement is incorrect because the respiratory system does not affect the absorption of sodium and potassium; it primarily influences the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood.

B. Blocking the arterial walls from absorbing electrolytes: The respiratory system does not block electrolyte absorption through arterial walls. This is not a mechanism involved in acid-base balance.

C. Increasing ventilation to drop the H+ ion level: The respiratory system compensates for acidosis by increasing ventilation, which helps to expel more CO2 from the lungs, reducing the concentration of H+ ions and thus decreasing acidity.

D. Regulating the excretion or reabsorption of H+ and HCO3: This is the role of the renal system, not the respiratory system. The kidneys regulate acid-base balance by excreting or reabsorbing H+ and HCO3.