Acid base Flashcards
What does ph stand for
Potential of hydrogen
What is the ph of gastric juice
2
What is the ph of inside of small intestine
8
State some ways in which acid can be produced in the body
- Breakdown of food esp protein
- CO2 metabolised and forms carbonic acid with water
- Acids resulting from other metabolic activity such as lactic acid in exercise
Name the 3 ways that the body can regulate acid base
- Chemical buffers in blood and interstitial fluid
- Respiratory centre in the brain stem
- Renal mechanism
Define buffer
Solution that can resist pH change upon the addition of an acid or a base
What are the main buffer systems in the body
- Bicarbonate
- Proteins
- Phosphates
What proteins are most commonly used as a buffer system
Haemoglobin in blood
Albumin in plasma
Can chemical buffers eliminate acids or bases from the body
No
Does acidemia lead to hypo/ hyper kalaemia
Hyper
Why does acidemia lead to hyperkalaemia
Cells take in more hydrogen so potassium is displaced
Why do alkalosis lead to hypokalaemia
Because hydrogen goes out of the cell so potassium mvoes in
Does anion gap measure levels in the blood or the plasma
Plasma
What are the cations used in anion gap
Unmeasured cations
K+
Na+
What are the anions used in the anion gap
Unmeasured anions
HCO3-
Cl-
What is meant by the magic 4
way to remember levels of electrolytes in plasma K+=4 Na+=140 HCO30=24 Cl-= 104
Name some of the unmeasured cations
Calcium
Magnesium
Proteins
Name some of the unmeasured anions
Phosphates
Sulfates
Proteins
What is a normal anion gap
8-12mEg/L