By comparison, how much fixed acid is produced in any given period compared to the volatile acid CO2?

a. Approximately the same amount
b. Less fixed than volatile
c. More fixed than volatile
d. CO2 is not a volatile acid


ANS: B
Compared with daily CO2 production, fixed acid production is small, averaging only about 50 to 70 mEq/day.

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