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Increased Levels of Lactate in the Blood Indicate

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Increased levels of lactate in the blood indicate:


A) cells are creating ATP so rapidly that acidosis is a result.
B) rapid excretion of bicarbonate ions in the urine.
C) increasing cellular production of ATP by anaerobic metabolism.
D) the arterial PO2 and oxygen delivery to tissue cells is more than adequate for the metabolic needs.
E) respiratory alkalosis.

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