Patients with a bicarbonate deficit experience:

a. metabolic alkalosis
b. metabolic acidosis
c. respiratory alkalosis
d. respiratory acidosis


b. metabolic acidosis

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The structure directly opposite the vascular pole of the glomerulus is the

A) glomerulus. B) distal convoluted tubule. C) ureters. D) tubular pole. E) nephron loop.

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Adrenal gland is:

a. Located inside the kidney b. Located inside the abdominal cavity c. A part of digestive system d. Located on the top of kidney e. A part of urinary system

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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