Question

A person is diagnosed as having acidosis, a condition in which the blood pH is below 7.45. What does the doctor most liekly conclude?

A. Too much carbon dioxide is found in the blood
B. High;y oxygenated blood circulates through the body
C. A blockage prevents blood from leaving the pulmonary artery
D. The nasal cavity has a difficult time clearing particles from the air

Answer 1

A person diagnosed with acidosis would most likely have too much carbon dioxide in the blood.

Step-by-step explanation:

Acidosis is a condition in which the blood pH is below 7.45. When a person is diagnosed with acidosis, the doctor would most likely conclude that there is too much carbon dioxide in the blood (option A). Acidosis can be caused by respiratory disorders that lead to an excess of carbonic acid and CO₂ levels in the blood. To maintain a normal pH, the body relies on compensatory mechanisms.