Metabolic acidosis may be caused by:
I.an increase in fixed (nonvolatile) acids
II.an increase in blood carbon dioxide (CO₂)
III.excessive loss of bicarbonate (HCO₃^-)

Question

Metabolic acidosis may be caused by: I.an increase in fixed (nonvolatile) acids II.an increase in blood carbon dioxide (CO₂) III.excessive loss of bicarbonate (HCO₃^-)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metabolic acidosis is caused by an increase in fixed (nonvolatile) acids or excessive loss of bicarbonate. Blood carbon dioxide levels do not directly cause metabolic acidosis, but an increase in CO2 levels can contribute to respiratory acidosis, which can exacerbate metabolic acidosis. Therefore, options I and III are correct, while option II is not directly related to metabolic acidosis.

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