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Metabolic acidosis is caused by:
  1. Excretion of base by the kidneys
  2. Loss of carbonic acid via respiration
  3. Retention of hydrogen ions by the kidneys
  4. A & C
Explanation
Answer: D - Metabolic acidosis is caused by excretion of large amounts of base (sodium bicarbonate) or retention of excessive amounts of hydrogen ions, leading to increased carbonic acid production. In both situations the kidneys are responding to an abnormal physiologic condition, such as uremia or diabetes. Loss of carbonic acid via respiration leads to metabolic alkalosis.
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