Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2021
A man presents with decreased blood pH, low levels of bicarbonate ions (a drop in the blood alkaline reserve), and increased blood and urine levels of lactic and pyruvic acids. What type of acid-base imbalance is it?
Answer options
- Mixed alkalosis
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Metabolic acidosis
- Respiratory acidosis
Correct answer
Metabolic acidosis
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