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Human Physiology > CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE BODY Pt. 2 > Flashcards

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE BODY Pt. 2 Flashcards

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What is an acid?

A

The concentration hydrogen ion free in solution.

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2
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What is a base?

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Proton acceptors
* Binds w/ hydrogen ions (a.k.a protons) 
* Hydroxyl ions= OH-
* More hydroxyl ions =more basic 
Bicarbonate= HCO3-
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3
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What is anything below 7 on the pH scale?

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Acidic

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4
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What is anything above 7 on the pH scale?

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Basic

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5
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What is 7 range on the pH scale?

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Neutral

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What is the pH of human blood?

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7.4

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