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No, it is not. Acidosis is a process leading to increased blood acidity (lowered pH), and can be dangerous. Ketosis is a process leading to increased blood levels of three molecules known as ketone bodies, and is usually benign, even beneficial e.g. in controlling epileptic seizures.
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What is the outcome of ketosis?
Metabolic acidosis
Ketosis and acidosis are consequences of the incomplete oxidation of?
Ketosis and acidosis are consequences of the incomplete oxidation of fatty acids. This is commonly found in poorly controlled diabetes.
Can vomiting cause ketosis?
Yes, it's a side-effect.
What are the characteristics of ketosis?
Ketosis is a condition whereby there are many ketone bodies present in the blood. Some of the characteristics of ketosis are nervousness, weight loss and a loss of appetite.
What has the author Paul Hjemdahl written?
Paul Hjemdahl has written: 'Studies on the antilipolytic effect of acidosis'
What is the medical application of acidosis?
The medical application of acidosis is to rectify the the pH of the blood. There are two main type of acidosis which are respiratory and metabolic acidosis.
With the Bohr effect more oxygen is released because?
A decrease in pH (acidosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond.
Does rebreathing result in acidosis or alkalosis?
Acidosis
Examples of acidosis?
Acidosis is high levels of acidity in the blood and other body tissue, occuring when the arterial pH falls below 7.35. The two types of acidosis are metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis.
A feature of ketosis is that it?
One of the features of ketosis is that it occurs as a result of partially oxidized fats. The level of ketosis should be low in the body.
What is the definition of acidosis?
Acidosis is an increased acidity in the blood
How Renal response to acidosis?
how does renal system compansate for acidosis
