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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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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