Problem 1: Based on his history, JH is likely an alcoholic. How does excessive alcohol consumption affect the citric acid cycle?
Problem 2: How is lactate produced in the body? What does a high blood lactate level indicate about JH's metabolic status?
Problem 3: Define the following: metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory alkalosis. Which one did JH have (hint (Links to an external site.))?