Which Imbalance Results When Systemic Arterial Blood HCO₃^- Levels Drop

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which imbalance results when systemic arterial blood HCO₃^- levels drop significantly (below 22 mEq/liter) ?

• A)Metabolic alkalosis
• B)Metabolic acidosis
• C)Respiratory acidosis
• D)Respiratory alkalosis
• E)None of these choices

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