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Metabolic acidosis is associated with decreased plasma level of(A) bicarbonate(B) lactate(C) oxygen(D) urea

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Metabolic acidosis is associated with decreased plasma level of(A) bicarbonate(B) lactate(C) oxygen(D) urea

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Metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body.

The primary indicator of metabolic acidosis is a decrease in plasma bicarbonate levels. Bicarbonate is a form of carbon dioxide (a weak acid), and it is used by the body to help maintain a stable blood pH. When the body is functioning normally, the kidneys help control bicarbonate levels. However, in metabolic acidosis, the kidneys are unable to effectively regulate bicarbonate levels, leading to a decrease in plasma bicarbonate.

Therefore, the correct answer is (A) bicarbonate.

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