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Acidosis and alkalosis

What is meant by the term acidosis and alkalosis?

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“Acidosis” refers to the condition where the pH of the blood becomes abnormally low. “Alkalosis” can be defined as the condition where pH of the blood becomes abnormally high. Normal levels of the pH of human blood is between 7.35 and 7.45.

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