Which of the following descriptions best fits the acid-base disorder metabolic alkalosis?
A)consequence of hyperventilation (for example,in fever or mental illness)
B)consequence of prolonged vomiting
C)consequence of reduced alveolar ventilation (for example,due to COPD)
D)consequence of tissue hypoxia (for example,in ischemic conditions)

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Metabolic alkalosis is a condition where there is an excess of bicarbonate ions in the blood. This can occur as a consequence of prolonged vomiting because the loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach leads to an increase in bicarbonate levels in the blood.

Which of the Following Descriptions Best Fits the Acid-Base Disorder