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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis? How do you tell which is the one that's responsible for acidosis?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Respiratory acidosis is caused by conditions that affect the lungs' ability to get rid of carbon dioxide, while metabolic acidosis is caused by metabolizing (breaking down) something that has been ingested into an acid, according to Merck Manuals.

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