Chapter 2 Water And Ph Flashcards
1
Q
What is predominant chemical component of living organism
A
Water
2
Q
Unique physical properties of water that makes it to solvate a wide range of organic and inorganic molecules
A
Dipolar structure and capacity to form hydrogenbonds
3
Q
Normal PH of water
A
7.35 and 7.45
4
Q
How to check acid and base disturbances
A
Arterial blood and Carbon dioxide content of venonsblood
5
Q
Causes of acidosis
A
Diabetic ketocicidosis and lactic acidosis
6
Q
Causes of alkalosis
A
Vomiting of acidic gastric contents
