Acid Base Basics
The body maintains pH through respiratory and metabolic systems.
Respiratory Acidosis
High carbon dioxide levels cause respiratory acidosis.
Respiratory Alkalosis
Low carbon dioxide levels cause respiratory alkalosis.
Metabolic Acidosis
Low bicarbonate levels cause metabolic acidosis.
Metabolic Alkalosis
High bicarbonate levels cause metabolic alkalosis.
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