The state of acidosis affects the
A) CNS, causing confusion and coma
B) digestive system, preventing the digestion of proteins
C CNS, causing muscle spasms and convulsions
(D) respiratory system, causing the respiratory rate to decrease

Acidosis primarily affects the CNS, leading to symptoms such as confusion and potential coma as the body struggles to regulate pH levels. The brain is sensitive to changes in acidity, and when acidosis occurs, neuronal function can be severely impaired.

Additionally, acidosis can influence the respiratory system, prompting an increase in breathing rate rather than a decrease. The body attempts to compensate for the low pH by expelling carbon dioxide, which can lead to rapid or labored breathing as a response to restore balance.