Blood alkalosis is caused by an increase in base or a loss of acid, which results in a higher pH (greater than 7.45) in the blood. Blood acidosis, on the other hand, is characterized by a lower pH (less than 7.35) in the blood. The occurrence of blood alkalosis is not more common than blood acidosis, and it does not cause the pH of the blood to drop.

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Blood Alkalosis

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Blood alkalosis

A) causes the pH of the blood to drop.
B) occurs more often than blood acidosis.
C) is caused by an increase in base or a loss of acid.
D) both B and C.

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