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What is the difference between metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis? What can cause these conditions?
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Martini, Nath, Bartholomew 11th Edition
Ch. 27 Fluids & Electrolytes
Problema 21
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What is the difference between metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis? What can cause these conditions?
The most recent advice from medical and nutritional experts is to monitor one’s intake of salt so that it does not exceed the amount needed to maintain a constant ECF volume. What effect does excessive salt ingestion have on blood pressure?
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How do respiratory and renal mechanisms support the buffer systems?
Distinguish between respiratory and metabolic disorders that disturb acid-base balance.
Define and give an example of:
(c) A metabolic acid.
Which represents the greatest threat to acid-base balance? Why?