acid base balance

Question 1

Describe pH homeostasis

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe how pH changes can denature proteins

Answer 2

Question 3

Explain pH balance in the body

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe bicarbonate as a buffer system

Answer 4

Question 5

How can ventilation comopensate for pH disturbances?

Answer 5

Question 6

Explain how kidneys use ammonia and phosphate buffers

Answer 6

Question 7

How does the proximal tubule maintain acid-base balance

Answer 7

Question 8

How does the distal nephron control acid secretion?

Answer 8

Acidosis:
-Type A intercalated cells function to increase H+ secretion and HCO3- reabsorption
-Usually accompanied by increease K+ reabsorption (hyperkalemia)

Alkalosis:
-Type B intercalated cells function to increase H+ reabsorption and HCO3- secretion
-Usually accompanied by increase K+ secretion (hypokalemia)

Question 9

What is respiratory acidosis

Answer 9

Question 10

What is respiratory alkalosis

Answer 10

Question 11

What is metabolic acidosis

Answer 11

Question 12

What is metabolic alkalosis

Answer 12