Acid base imbalance Flashcards
1
Q
What do Chemical and physiological buffer systems do?
A
keep body fluids within very narrow pH ranges
2
Q
What might abnormal conditions do?
A
may shift the acid-base balance into abnormal range
3
Q
What is the Normal pH range of blood
A
7.35-7.45
4
Q
What is blood pH below 7.35 called
A
acidosis
5
Q
what is a blood pH above 7.45 called
A
alkalosis
6
Q
Can a pH imbalance life threatening?
A
yes
7
Q
What is an acidosis the result of?
A
accumulation of acids or loss of bases
8
Q
What is an alkalosis the result of?
A
loss of acids or accumulation of bases
