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Acid-Base Balance The concept of maintaining the proper balance of acids and bases in the
body.
Metabolic Acidosis A condition that occurs when the body produces excessive quantities of
acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.
Respiratory Alkalosis A condition that occurs when the lungs remove too much carbon dioxide
from the body.
Metabolic Alkalosis A condition characterized by an increase in bicarbonate in the body,
leading to a higher pH.
Respiratory Acidosis A condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove enough carbon
dioxide, resulting in increased acidity in the blood.
Fasting The act of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink for a set
period.
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Ketones Chemical compounds produced by the liver from fatty acids during
periods of low food intake, carbohydrate restrictive diets, or prolonged
intense exercise.
Abdominal Fistulas Abnormal connections between the abdominal cavity and other
structures, which can lead to loss of bicarbonate and result in metabolic
acidosis.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A progressive lung disease that causes breathing difficulties and is
associated with respiratory acidosis.
Pneumonia An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can lead
to respiratory acidosis.
Chronic Renal Failure A condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess
fluids from the blood, leading to metabolic acidosis.
Hypovolemic Shock A condition resulting from severe blood loss, leading to inadequate blood
flow and oxygen to the body's tissues, which can cause systemic lactic
acidosis.
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Acid-Base Balance The concept of maintaining the proper balance of acids and bases in the
body.
Metabolic Acidosis A condition that occurs when the body produces excessive quantities of
acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.
Respiratory Alkalosis A condition that occurs when the lungs remove too much carbon dioxide
from the body.
Metabolic Alkalosis A condition characterized by an increase in bicarbonate in the body,
leading to a higher pH.
Respiratory Acidosis A condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove enough carbon
dioxide, resulting in increased acidity in the blood.
Fasting The act of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink for a set
period.
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Ketones Chemical compounds produced by the liver from fatty acids during
periods of low food intake, carbohydrate restrictive diets, or prolonged
intense exercise.
Abdominal Fistulas Abnormal connections between the abdominal cavity and other
structures, which can lead to loss of bicarbonate and result in metabolic
acidosis.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) A progressive lung disease that causes breathing difficulties and is
associated with respiratory acidosis.
Pneumonia An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can lead
to respiratory acidosis.
Chronic Renal Failure A condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess
fluids from the blood, leading to metabolic acidosis.
Hypovolemic Shock A condition resulting from severe blood loss, leading to inadequate blood
flow and oxygen to the body's tissues, which can cause systemic lactic
acidosis.
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