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Differentiate Between Acidosis and Alkalosis,and Select the True Statement

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Differentiate between acidosis and alkalosis,and select the true statement.


A) Hypovolemia can lead to alkalosis because Na+ reabsorption coupled with H+ secretion in the renal tubule leads to an increase in the pH of the extracellular fluid.
B) Hypovolemia can lead to acidosis because Na+ reabsorption coupled with H+ secretion in the renal tubule leads to an increase in the pH of the extracellular fluid.
C) Hypervolemia can lead to alkalosis because more Na+ is reabsorbed, leading to less H+ being secreted into the renal tubules. H+ is retained in the extracellular fluid, causing an increase in pH.
D) None of these is correct.

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