2.1. Hydrogen Ion Concentration

Question 1

The normal hydrogen ion concentration of
plasma is about:

Answer 1

40 nmol/L

Question 2

A 30 Kg dog normally produces about
______ mEq/day of non-volatile acid, and
about ______ mEq/day of volatile acid:

Answer 2

30; 7000

Question 3

Ingestion of which one of the following
would tend to elevate the plasma pH?

Answer 3

Sodium lactate

Question 4

Hydrochloric acid can be generated in the
body from:

Answer 4

Metabolism of the chloride salt of lysine
to a neutral product.

Question 5

Metabolic alkalosis is most often
associated with:

Answer 5

Vomiting