PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -One mechanism the body uses to control blood pH involves the release of carbon dioxide from the lungs. Carbon dioxide, which is mildly acidic, is a waste product of the processing (metabolism) of oxygen and nutrients (which all cells need) and, as such, is constantly produced by cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Decreased carbon dioxide (an acid) level or increased bicarbonate (a base) level makes the body too alkaline, a condition called alkalosis. There are different types of alkalosis. These are described below. Respiratory alkalosis is caused by a low carbon dioxide level in the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lower levels of carbon dioxide may mean you have: Metabolic acidosis, or your blood is too acidic. Addison disease, an adrenal gland problem. Ketoacidosis (this is a complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes)