The Lungs Are Unable to Eliminate Which Types of Acids

question 45

Multiple Choice

The lungs are unable to eliminate which types of acids?

• A) nonvolatile acids
• B) volatile acids
• C) reactive acids
• D) nonreactive acids
• E) enzymatic acids

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Definitions:

Ketoacidosis

A serious complication of diabetes resulting in high levels of ketones in the blood, indicating insufficient insulin.

Type 1 DM

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin.

Secondary DM

Diabetes mellitus that's not primarily due to pancreatic function but is the result of another medical condition or treatment.

Pancreatic Cells

Cells that make up the pancreas, including those that produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.