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Metabolic acidosis

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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Metabolic acidosis is a condition where the body produces excessive acid or the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body, leading to a decrease in blood pH. This imbalance disrupts the body's acid-base homeostasis, affecting various bodily functions.

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