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Vomiting of stomach contents containing hydrochloric acid would deplete the acid in the body. • Metabolic alkalosis can occur when there is too little potassium in extracellular fluid. Hypokalemia causes potassium to come out of cells in exchange for hydrogen ion. • List the causes of metabolic alkalosis here: 46. Stomach Flu ................
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