Which of These Situations Might Be a Consequence of Vomiting

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of these situations might be a consequence of vomiting of gastric contents?

• A)abnormal buildup of plasma H⁺
• B)abnormal decrease of plasma HCO₃^-
• C) dehydration and metabolic acidosis
• D) dehydration and metabolic alkalosis

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