Acidosisa. increases neuron excitability.b. can produce tetany by affecting the peripheral nervous system.c. may lead to coma.d. may produce convulsions through the central nervous system.
Acidosis
a. increases neuron excitability.
b. can produce tetany by affecting the peripheral nervous system.
c. may lead to coma.
d. may produce convulsions through the central nervous system.
Acidosis is the condition in which overproduction of acid builds up in the blood or an excessive loss of bicarbonate from the blood (Metabolic acidosis) or by build up of carbon dioxide in the blood (Respiratory acidosis).
Option (b) is correct because Tetany is overstimulation of central and peripheral nervous system which can be result of an electrolyte imbalance which can be due to acidosis. Therefore, acidosis can cause tetany by affecting peripheral nervous system.
Option (a) is incorrect because acidosis does not affect neuron excitability or relaxation.
Option (c) is incorrect because acidosis can not cause coma.
Option (d) is incorrect because acidosis can not produce convulsions in central nervous system.
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