Acid Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
pH range
A
0-14
2
Q
low number =
A
acid
3
Q
high number =
A
basic
4
Q
higher H ion concentration =
A
acidic
5
Q
What is a buffer system
A
prevent rapid changes in body fluid pH. Consist of WEAK acid and WEAk base. changes stronger aicds and bases to more neutral pH’s
6
Q
Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate buffer system H2CO3/HCO3
A
ECF Buffer. Blood pH (lungs and kidneys). base: bicarbonate. acid: carbonic acid.
7
Q
Phosphate buffer system
A
ICF buffer, base: hydrogen phosphate. Acid: dihydrogen phosphate.
8
Q
Protein buffer system
A
Important in body cells and blood. HEMOGLOBIN is the buffer. base: amine group acid: carboxyl group
