Acidobasic function of the kidney Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pH test based on?
A
Reaction of acidobasic indicator in the pH range from 5-9.
2
Q
Colours?
A
yellow, orange, green, blue
3
Q
pH of urine depends on?
A
Nutrition, species and actual health conditions.
4
Q
pH of animal and vegetable food?
A
Food from animals creates mostly acids
Vegetarian food has a prevalence of alkaline components
5
Q
Other factors that also can affect the pH?
A
Biorythmic activity during the day.
6
Q
Which animals have acidic and alkaline pH?
A
Carnivores –> acidic
Herbivores –> alkaline
