The body can no longer keep up with the demands placed on it
In human body, the normal range for blood pH is between 7.35 and 7.45. In the case of Mrs. Roberts who suffers from severe acidosis, her blood pH must be immediately back to normal because severe acidosis has a tendency to eat up all dentures enzymes and body tissue, which may hinder the normal cell function. Moreover, the reason why severe acidosis pose a serious problem is that it can lead to diabetic coma or even death.
