When the PH ________, a State of Acidosis Exists

Question

When the pH ________, a state of acidosis exists.
A) rises above 7
B) falls below 7
C) falls below 6.5
D) falls below 7.35
E) rises above 7.5

Accepted Answer

The normal pH of the human body is between 7.35 and 7.45. If the pH falls below 7.35, acidosis occurs. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. The other choices either refer to levels that are not within the normal range, or pH levels that are not indicative of acidosis.