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In metabolic alkalosis, there is which of the following?
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The correct answer is  In metabolic alkalosis, there may be a loss of fixed acids or excess of base. It is associated with hypokalemia because of renal conservation of H+ ions and urinary potassium loss. Loss of hydrochloric acid as seen in vomiting in patients with pyloric obstruction results in hypochloremic, hypokalemic, metabolic alkalosis.