1.For each of the following situations, list the kind of acid-base imbalance likely to occur: (1) chest injury with fractured ribs, (2) infection with high fever, (3) diarrhea.
2.Describe the effect of metabolic acidosis on respiration and on the central nervous system.
3. If respiratory acidosis develops because of congestion in the lungs, why might the respiratory rate increase but not be effective in maintaining normal serum pH? d. In the situation described in part c, which compensations would help to maintain normal serum pH?
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