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which of the following is a cause of respiratory alkalosis?
diarrhea
pneumonia
cushings disease
hypoxia

Explanation:

Respiratory alkalosis is caused by hyperventilation, which leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels. Hypoxia (low oxygen levels) can stimulate hyperventilation as the body tries to get more oxygen. Diarrhea is more related to metabolic acid - base disorders (metabolic acidosis due to loss of bicarbonate - rich fluids). Pneumonia can cause respiratory acidosis (if there is ventilation impairment). Cushing's disease is related to hormonal imbalances (excess cortisol) and is more associated with metabolic alkalosis (due to potassium depletion and other mechanisms) rather than respiratory alkalosis.

Answer:

Hypoxia