How might a high-protein diet cause metabolic acidosis?
A) loss of phosphate
B) loss of bicarbonate
C) production of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid
D) direct production of hydrogen ions
E) loss of hydrogen ions
Answer: C) production of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. left, acidic B. left, alkaline C. right, acidic D. right, alkaline
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What will be an ideal response?