Alterations in acid-base balance can affect cellular metabolism and enzymatic processes. When alterations in pH become too much for buffer systems to handle, compensatory mechanisms are activated
If the pH drops below normal than acidosis will occur. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Acidosis is the result of a drop in blood pH. The respiratory rate and depth will increase,
removing carbon dioxide and raising blood pH. Conversely in the presence of alkalosis,
respiratory rate and depth decrease, lowering blood pH.
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