Diabetic ketoacidosis would be an example of what type of acid-base disorder?  How might this be compensated by the respiratory system?

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Q: What are the two main types of alkalosis?

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Q: Name the source of alginic acid.

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Q: Explain why is hyperchloremic acidosis considered as a normal anion gap rather than high anion gap…

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Q: Are patients with diabetes mellitus more likely to have trouble with acidosis or alkalosis? Why?…

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Q: Differentiate Respiratory Alkalosis from Metabolic Alkalosis.

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Q: Explain how the destruction of acid-producing cells in thestomach can lead to iron deficiency…

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A: Equilibrium reaction of bicarbonate is :  HCO-3 + Na+ = NaHCO3 (here= represents equilibrium sign)

Q: why a person with ketoacidosis may hyperventilate.. What benefit might this provide

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Q: Why glucose is given to dehydrated patient?

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Q: What is alkalosis? What are the symptoms and negative health effects of alkalosis, and how can it be…

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Q: using the table below as a reference, explain what is the main root cause difference between a…

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Q: Metabolic acidosis is often treated by administering hydrogen carbonate intravenously. Explain how…

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Q: Define carbonic anhydrase

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Q: Explain carbonic anhydrase?

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Q: Explain why edema is a common symptom of Kwashiorkor.

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Q: Which reaction does the enzyme carbonic anhydrase catalyze?

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Q: Predict factors or situations that would lead to a disruption of homeostasis by causing respiratory…

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Q: Define alkalosis

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Q: Explain why respiration does not normally influence acid-base balance.

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Q: Define abscisic acid

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Q: Explain the difference between short term mechanisms for preventing acid-base imbalances in the body…

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Q: Explain why a person with ketoacidosis may hyperventilate. What benefits might this provide?

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Q: an is responsible for a buildup of ammonia in t

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