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RYAN BANYAN

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A common cause of respiratory alkalosis is:
 
  A) Vomiting
  B) Starvation
  C) Asthma
  D) Hyperventilation

Question 2

Metabolic acidosis is described as a(n):
 
  A) Increase in HCO3 and pCO2 with a decreased pH
  B) Decrease in HCO3 with an increased pH
  C) Increase in HCO3 with an increased pH
  D) Decrease in HCO3 and pCO2 with a decreased pH



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D



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