Which of the following is most likely to happen when fatty acids are broken down rapidly and incompletely?

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Rapid and incomplete breakdown of fatty acids leads to the production of ketoacids, which results in metabolic acidosis due to the accumulation of acidic metabolites in the blood. Option A is incorrect because incomplete breakdown of fatty acids will not increase the plasma pH. Option B is incorrect because hypoventilation can occur in respiratory acidosis, which is not the case here. Option D is incorrect because the plasma [H+] will increase due to the accumulation of acidic metabolites, not decrease.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Happen When