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What is the characteristic of a metabolic acidosis?
pH is decreased and pCO2 is normal
Which disorder is characterized by an increased pH and a normal pCO2?
Metabolic alkalosis
What is the compensatory response to a respiratory acidosis?
Increased renal HCO3-
What is the characteristic of a respiratory alkalosis?
pH is increased and pCO2 is decreased
What is the mechanism of compensation in metabolic alkalosis?
Decreased respiratory rate to increase pCO2
Quiz on acid-base balance disorders, including acidosis and alkalosis, their types, mechanisms, and compensatory responses.
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