Multiple Choice
Metabolic acidosis may be caused by:
I.an increase in fixed (nonvolatile) acids
II.an increase in blood carbon dioxide (CO2)
III.excessive loss of bicarbonate (HCO3-)
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I and III
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