acid base Flashcards
1
Q
true or false: there is no such thing as reabsorption of H (protons)
A
TRUE!! either hold on to them (don’t secrete them) or secrete them and get rid…but no reabsorption after they’ve already been secreted into the lumen
2
Q
in alkalosis do we excrete or NOT excrete bicarb?
A
the kidney EXCRETES bicarb
3
Q
in acidosis do we excrete or NOT excrete bicarb?
A
kidney DOES NOT EXCRETE bicarb, but adds NEW bicarb to the plasma
4
Q
where is bicarb reabsorbed?
A
EVERYWHERE we like bicarb
