Excessive vomiting can lead to _______ because hydrochloric acid is lost from the stomach.
A) respiratory acidosis
B) metabolic alkalosis
C) metabolic acidosis
D) respiratory alkalosis

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Excessive vomiting leads to loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach, resulting in a decrease in acid levels in the body. This leads to a condition known as metabolic alkalosis, where the blood becomes too alkaline.

Excessive Vomiting Can Lead to _______ Because Hydrochloric Acid Is