Chapter 25.4, Problem 10QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The way through which the body compensates for respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis.

Introduction:

There are four main types of imbalances, which occur in the body, namely, metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis. Some of the tests that are used to determine imbalances are base excess or deficit, anion gap, and arterial blood gas.