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Select the Statement That Best Explains the Potential Effect of the Presence

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Select the statement that best explains the potential effect of the presence of hyperchloremia in the body.


A) The presence of high levels of chloride causes more chloride to be reabsorbed from the renal tubules, leaving less chloride in the extracellular fluid, causing the development of acidosis.
B) The presence of high levels of chloride causes more hydrogen to be retained in the blood to help balance the excess chloride, causing hyperchloremic alkalosis.
C) The presence of high levels of chloride causes more hydrogen to be retained in the blood to help balance the excess chloride, causing the development of hyperchloremic acidosis.
D) None of these are correct.

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