Metabolic Acidosis,such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis,is Most Likely to Cause

Question

Metabolic acidosis,such as diabetic ketoacidosis,is most likely to cause
A) hypoventilation.
B) Kussmaul respirations.
C) the renal excretion of bicarbonate.
D) the renal retention of H+.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic acidosis can cause respiratory compensation in the form of Kussmaul respirations, which are deep, rapid breathing intended to blow off excess carbon dioxide and increase blood pH. Hypoventilation is typically seen in respiratory acidosis, not metabolic acidosis. In response to metabolic acidosis, the kidneys may excrete some bicarbonate and retain H+, but these are not the most likely consequences or mechanisms.