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Which Imbalance Results When Systemic Arterial Blood HCO₃^- Levels Drop

Question 12

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Which imbalance results when systemic arterial blood HCO₃^- levels drop significantly (below 22 mEq/liter) ?

A) Metabolic alkalosis
B) Metabolic acidosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis
E) None of these choices

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