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Explain how the anion gap measurement would differ if acidosiswere caused by respiratory versus metabolic illness. Hint:think about what happens to the bicarbonate in each

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Answer The anion gap AG is a calculated parameter derivedfrom messuered serum plasma electrolyet concentrations Bothincreased and reduced anion gap have clinical significance but thedeviation from normal that has most clinical significance isincreased anion gap associated with metabolic acidosis Thisreflects the main clinical utility of the anion gap which is tohelps in elucidating disturbances of acidbasebalanceCalculation of anion gap Serum anion    See Answer
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