KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 137 · KROK (Dentistry)
Ketoacidosis that develops due to accumulation of ketone bodies in blood serum is a primary complication of diabetes mellitus. What acid-base disbalance develops during this condition?
- A. Metabolic alkalosis
- B. Respiratory alkalosis
- C. Respiratory acidosis
- D. Metabolic acidosis
- E. -
Hint
Decide whether ketone bodies change blood pH by altering CO2 elimination or by adding non-volatile acids, and in which direction pH moves.
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