Acid-base par 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Four possible acid-base disturbances
A
- metabolic acidosis
- metabolic alkalosis
- respiratory acidosis
- respiratory alkalosis
2
Q
What is the metabolic component? Is it an acid or a base?
A
HCO3- ; base
3
Q
What is the respiratory component? Is it an acid or a base?
A
pCO2 ; acid
4
Q
the most important intracellular buffers are?
A
phosphate and proteins
5
Q
the most important extracellular buffers are?
A
Hemoglobin and bicarbonate
