Metabolic alkalosis is a condition that occurs as a result of decreased hydrogen ion concentration or increased bicarbonate ion concentration not as a result of primary respiratory issues. The hydrogen ion is acidic and the bicarbonate ion is basic.
It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. As of 2015, more than 26,000 students are enrolled in over 70 undergraduate programs and more than 100 master's, doctoral, and professional programs at the university.
While total undergraduate enrollment increased by 37 percent between 2000 and 2010, enrollment in 2013 was 3 percent lower than in 2010. Undergraduate enrollment is projected to increase from 17.5 million to 19.6 million students between 2013 and 2024. Figure 1.