A diabetic, who does not utilize insulin properly, will metabolize fats instead of glucose. A condition called diabetic ketoacidosis is a common result of excessive fat metabolism, causing blood pH values of 7.1 or less (normal range is 7.35-7.45). What has happened to the blood pH and why?

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Excessive fat metabolism leads to the accumulation of ketones in the blood, which causes an increase in H+ ions. This extra H+ cannot be buffered by the body's buffers and results in a decrease in blood pH, making it more acidic. When blood pH drops below 7.35, it is considered to be in a state of acidosis. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

A Diabetic, Who Does Not Utilize Insulin Properly, Will Metabolize