Acid-Base Balance

Question 1

Anion Gap

Answer 1

Anion Gap = (NA+) - [(CL-) + HCO3-)]

Question 2

Buffer Systems

Answer 2

mix acids and bases to resist pH change.
trade stronger acids and bases for weaker.

three types:
plasma - reacts in seconds to hydrogen ion level
respiratory - reacts in minutes to excrete CO2
renal - reacts in hours to days to produce acids, bases, and ions