The condition in which the blood pH falls below 7.35 is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The condition in which the blood pH falls below 7.35 is known as:
A. Acidosis
B. Alkalosis
C. Apoptosis
D. Homeostasis
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Acidosis is a condition of decreased blood pH (7.45). Homeostasis is maintenance of stable internal environment. Apoptosis is programmed cell death. Acidosis can be respiratory (due to CO₂ retention) or metabolic (due to accumulation of acids like lactic acid or ketone bodies).

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