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which acid-base balance disorder is seen in patients with addison's disease?and why do you think so?

  #2

No Aldo, Hper K, exchange for H, Acidosis.

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  #3

yes u r rt...aldosterone helps in the secretion of both k+ and H+....because the loss of na(reabsorbtion) produces a negative charge which attracts both H and k and aides in the secretion of both....so in its deficiency it produces acidosis.

  #4

well the reason of increased negative charge in the tubular lumen is firstly decreased

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well the reason of increased negative charge in the tubular lumen is firstly decreased Na and increased cl which is left behind in the tubules...

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