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Acid-base Balance Flashcards

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How to calculate pH?

A

pH = -log[H+]

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How is CO2 metabolised to acid in erythrocytes?

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CO2 + water = bicarb + H+

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Name 3 extracellular buffers

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  • bicarb
  • phosphate
  • proteins
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How does the kidney regenerate bicarb?

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DT cells convert IC water & plasma CO2 to bicarb that is reabsorbed

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What enzyme is involved in the conversion of CO2 to bicarb?

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CA: Carbonic anhydrase (dehydratase vv)

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What is the Henderson-Hasselbach eqn?

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HCO3
pH = ———
pCO2

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