Ch:4 Acid-Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal blood pH?
A
7.4
2
Q
What pH is considered acidosis and what pH is considered alkalosis?
A
Acidosis = pH 7.35
Alkalosis = pH 7.45
3
Q
_____ is a blood buffer and _____ is an intracellular buffer.
A
bicarbonate = blood
phosphate = intracellular
4
Q
What does CO2 in blood do to the pH?
A
CO2 decreases blood pH making it more acidic
hyperventilating causes the loss of CO2 thus increasing the pH of blood making it more basic
5
Q
What does O2 in blood do to the pH?
A
O2 increases blood pH making it more basic
