Acid base balance Flashcards
1
Q
how is ventilation increased in response to raised H+ in metabolic acidosis? (what in the body)
A
Via corotid body peripheral chemoreceptors
2
Q
Volatile acids
A
acid in gaseous form and can be removed by lungs
3
Q
Non-volatile (fixed) acids
A
acid in solution and can be removed by kidneys
4
Q
Main intracellular buffers are?
A
proteins and phosphates
5
Q
Main extracellular and blood buffer is?
A
HCO3-
6
Q
what is oxidative metabolism?
A
a chemical process where oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates
