This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Oncology, Subject name: Medicine
For the following medical conditions, select the associated acid base disturbances.Sepsis. 
Select and explain. 
A. metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis, B. metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis, C. metabolic alkalosis and respiratory acidosis, D. metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis
B: metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
Answer: B: metabolic acidosis and respiratory alkalosis 
Explanation: Sepsis can cause cardiovascular insufficiency with lactic acidosis, whereas fever and endotoxemia stimulate the respiratory center, causing respiratory alkalosis.