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How Does an Intestinal Obstruction at the Pylorus or High

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How does an intestinal obstruction at the pylorus or high in the small intestine cause metabolic alkalosis?


A) By the gain of bicarbonate from pancreatic secretions that cannot be absorbed
B) By an excessive loss of hydrogen ions normally absorbed from gastric juice
C) By an excessive loss of potassium promoting atony of the intestinal wall
D) By the loss of bile acid secretions that cannot be absorbed

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