Diabetes mellitus produces many homeostatic imbalances,including acidosis.The pH imbalance is due to ketoacidosis,which results from excessive accumulation of by-products of fat metabolism,as the body cannot meet energy needs from carbohydrate metabolism.Sally is a teenaged diabetic who sometimes rebels by not taking her insulin.Her body is beginning to develop ketoacidosis as a result.Create a chart to indicate and explain how her blood pH,HCO₃^-,and P_CO₂ react,by indicating "increase," "decrease," or "no change."
1.ketoacidosis has just developed
2.respiratory compensation occurs
3.renal compensation occurs

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The Answer of Diabetes mellitus produces many homeostatic imbalances,including acidosis.The pH imbalance is due to ketoacidosis,which results from excessive accumulation of by-products of fat metabolism,as the body cannot meet energy needs from carbohydrate metabolism.Sally is a teenaged diabetic who sometimes rebels by not taking her insulin.Her body is beginning to develop ketoacidosis as a result.Create a chart to indicate and explain how her blood pH,HCO₃^-,and P_CO₂ react,by indicating "increase," "decrease," or "no change." 1.ketoacidosis has just developed 2.respiratory compensation occurs 3.renal compensation occurs

Diabetes Mellitus Produces Many Homeostatic Imbalances,including Acidosis