A Aand P Ch 20 Acid Base Balance Flashcards
Most important homeostatic mechanisms
Acid base balance
What does pH mean
Power of hydrogen in a solution
WHat does pH measure
The acid or base character of a solution
What is the pH or pure water
- = neutral. Less than 7 is acidic
Acidic substances
Lemon juice. Vinegar. Hydrochloric acid (stomach acid)
Acid in Latin
Sour
Which substance in the body has the lowest pH
The stomach
Which substance has the highest concentration of hydrogen ions
Lemon juice has a very high concentration hydrogen ions
pH is represented on a scale from 0 to 14 what is neutral on the scale?
- Less than 7 is acidic more than 7 is basic
The higher the pH the fewer the
Hydrogen ions
Which feels slippery like soap acid or base
Base
Buffer can be either or
Acid or alkaline
HCO3 represents
Bicarbonate (buffer)- basic solution
Will buffer acid-weaken the acidity
pH of normal arterial blood
7.45
Normal pH of venous blood
7.35
Normal pH range of human blood
7.35 to 7.45
Balance is achieved when pH is in this range
What is bodies mechanism for self regulation of pH. (2 ways)
Respiratory mechanism (quick response)
Urinary mechanism (can help with regulating in 24 hours)
Whai is Acidosis and alkalosis
PH inbalances