How does severe vomiting cause a metabolic alkalosis?
A) production of bicarbonate
B) production of hydrogen ions
C) loss of hydrogen ions
D) loss of bicarbonate
E) loss of phosphate
Answer: C) loss of hydrogen ions
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)