Severe Diarrhea Results in the Increased Elimination of

question 113

Multiple Choice

Severe diarrhea results in the increased elimination of

• A) hydrogen ions and therefore causes acidosis.
• B) hydrogen ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
• C) bicarbonate ions and therefore causes acidosis.
• D) bicarbonate ions and therefore causes alkalosis.

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