Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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A condition in which there is a high amount of acid accumulation in the body is known as metabolic acidosis. This causes a decrease in the pH of the blood. The kidneys stop working efficiently and are unable to remove a sufficient amount of acid from the body.

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