acid base and pH regulation Flashcards
what is the normal level of plasma pH
7.4
what does acid base balance affect
- enzyme function
- cellular function
- CNS and CVS function
- oxygen transport
- electrolyte balance
- acid waste elimination
how is enzyme function affected by acid base
- catalyst for biochemical
- pH changes denatures and dysfunction hindering metabolism
how is cellular function affected by acid base
- needed for cell integrity and function
- have pH dependent transport mechanisms
- ph change hinder cell function and cause death
how is CNS and CVS function affected by acid base
- influences contractility of heart and response of blood vessels
- acidosis and alkalosis cause neuronal dysfunction
how is oxygen transport affected by acid base
- affect haemoglobin affinity
- alters O2 carrying capacity
how is electrolyte balance affected by acid base
- affects regulation of electrolytes
- concentration needed for nerve conduction, muscle function and fluid balance
how is acid waste elimination affected by acid base
- metabolism produces acid waste
- elimination through lungs and kidneys prevents accumulation
what is pH
measure of how basic or acidic a solution is
what is acid
substance that donates protons
what is a base
substance that accepts protons
what is a buffer
solution which reduces the affect of adding or removing H+
what is HCO3-
bicarbonate acts as a base accepts excess H+ to regulate pH
what does the henderson-hasselbalch equation consider
- changing concentration of CO2 or HCO3 alters the pH
- increase arterial PCO2 drops arterial pH
what is the henderson -hasselbalch equation
pH = 6.1+ log [HCO3}/o.o3 x PCO2
how do changes in CO2, H+ and HCO3 affect each other
^ CO2 + H2O <-> H2CO3 <-> HCO3 + ^ H+
affect of decreased PaCO2
increases pH
affects of increase PaCo2
decreased pH
affects of increase HCO3
increased pH
affects of decreased HCO3
decrease pH
what is acidosis
increase of hydrogen ions and a reduction of bicarbonate
what is alkalosis
decrease in hydrogen ion and increase of bicarbonate
what is respiratory acidosis
- CO2 retention from hypoventilation
- increasing H+
what are causes of respiratory acidosis
resp conditions with CO2 retention
what is metabolic acidosis
all types of acidosis from excess CO2 in body fluids
what causes metabolic acidosis
- increase acid production
- loss of bicarbonate
- decrease acid excretion