Severe diarrhea results in the increased elimination of
A) hydrogen ions and therefore causes acidosis.
B) hydrogen ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
C) bicarbonate ions and therefore causes acidosis.
D) bicarbonate ions and therefore causes alkalosis.

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Severe diarrhea leads to the loss of bicarbonate ions, which are alkaline, resulting in a decrease in blood pH and causing acidosis.

Severe Diarrhea Results in the Increased Elimination of