Metabolic alkalosis

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    1. characterized by bicarb and pH

    2. can develop by

      1. addition of nonvolatile alkali (antacids)

      2. loss of nonvolatile acid (vomiting)

    3. buffering occurs ECF and ICF

    4. respiratory: hypoventilation

      1. limit of increasing PCO2 is 60

      2. after that body responds to hypoxia and breathing

    5. renal excretion of bicarb increased

Category: Biochemistry Notes

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