Which imbalance results when systemic arterial blood HCO3- levels drop significantly (below 22 mEq/liter)?

a) Metabolic alkalosis
b) Metabolic acidosis
c) Respiratory acidosis
d) Respiratory alkalosis
e) None of these choices


b

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