Which Would You Observe in a Person Experiencing Metabolic Acidosis

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which would you observe in a person experiencing metabolic acidosis?

• A) decreased renal secretion of hydrogen ion
• B) decreased renal reabsorption of bicarbonate ion
• C) increased plasma PCO₂
• D) decreased urinary pH
• E) decreased urinary ammonium

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