Match the acid-base abnormalities, labelled a. through d. with the [HCO₃-]/[CO₂] ratios.
-10/1
A)uncompensated respiratory acidosis
B)uncompensated metabolic acidosis
C)uncompensated respiratory alkalosis
D)uncompensated metabolic alkalosis

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In uncompensated metabolic acidosis, the primary disturbance is a decrease in bicarbonate concentration ([HCO₃⁻]), leading to a lower [HCO₃⁻]/[CO₂] ratio. This scenario is consistent with a ratio of 10/1, indicating a significant decrease in bicarbonate relative to carbon dioxide, which is characteristic of metabolic acidosis without compensation.

Match the Acid-Base Abnormalities, Labelled A