Acid-Base Disorders · Pharmacology

In diabetic ketoacidosis, the primary acid responsible for acidosis is:

  1. Lactic acid
  2. Sulfuric acid
  3. Ketone bodies
  4. Carbonic acid
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Correct answer: Ketone bodies

Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by accumulation of ketone bodies such as acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate. These acids increase the anion gap and lower blood pH.

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