Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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The production of excessive quantities of acid or the condition in which enough acid is not removed by the kidneys from the body leads to metabolic acidosis. It occurs due to various reasons, such as fluctuation in the levels of PCO2 (partial pressure of CO2), pH (potential of hydrogen), and HCO3 (bicarbonate ions).

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