Acid-base imbalances - compensation of metabolic acidosis and alkalosis

1. Metabolic acidosis: • Few HC03- ions are present so blood pH becomes acidic. • Compensation is increased respiratory rate and more CO2 is removed from the blood. • Blood pH returns to normal. 2. Metabolic alkalosis: • Many HC03- ions are present so blood pH becomes alkaline. • Compensation is decreased respiratory rate and less CO2 is removed from the blood. • Blood pH returns to normal.

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