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What are the two types of acidosis? How do they differ?

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The excess acid when contained in the body fluids leads to the disease called acidosis. It occurs only when the pH of the body is not balanced properly by the lungs and kidneys. The value of the lower pH of blood shows that blood is more acidic. Acidosis leads to various health-related problems.

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