A blood pH of 7.2 would be considered ________, while a pH of 7.6 would be ________.

A. acidosis; alkalosis
B. acidosis; normal
C. alkalosis; hyperalkalosis
D. alkalosis; acidosis
E. Both values are within the normal range.


Answer: A

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