Severe diarrhea results in the increased elimination of

A. hydrogen ions and therefore causes acidosis.
B. hydrogen ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
C. bicarbonate ions and therefore causes acidosis.
D. bicarbonate ions and therefore causes alkalosis.


C

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