That makes sense. So some ventilation problem that would cause CO2 levels to rise would shift the equilibrium to the H+ (and HCO3-) side, lowering pH. To compensate, the body would reabsorb as much HCO3- as possible to "reshift" the equilibrium to the original state. Am I thinking right? Thank you!!
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Thank you both for your answers!