What is the primary chemical event in metabolic alkalosis?

a. Decrease in blood CO2 levels
b. Decrease in blood HCO3– levels
c. Increase in blood CO2 levels
d. Increase in blood HCO3– levels

ANS: D
Processes that increase arterial pH by losing fixed acid or gaining HCO3– produce a condition called metabolic alkalosis.

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