Multiple choice

The change in pH of human blood plasma from 7.4 to 7 causes

  1. acidosis

  2. alkalemia

  3. leukaemia

  4. anaemia
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Explanation

Normal blood pH is 7.35-7.45. A drop from 7.4 to 7.0 indicates increased acidity (acidosis). Alkalemia (B) refers to alkaline pH. Leukemia (C) is blood cancer, and anemia (D) is low hemoglobin - neither relates to pH changes.

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