What impact would an increase in the concentration of HCO₃⁻ and decrease in the concentration of unquantified anions have on the value of the anion gap?

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The anion gap is calculated by subtracting the sum of measured cations (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+) from the sum of measured anions (Cl- and HCO₃⁻). An increase in HCO₃⁻ concentration and a decrease in the concentration of unquantified anions would decrease the gap between the sum of measured anions and cations, leading to a decrease in the anion gap value. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

What Impact Would an Increase in the Concentration of HCO₃⁻