H+J. Lecture 28+29 Regulation of acid-base balance Flashcards
do acids accept or yield protons?
yield
do bases accept or yield protons?
accept
do strong acids/bases dissociate more or less in solution compared to weak acids/bases?
dissociate more
do strong or weak acids liberate more protons?
strong
do strong or weak acids buffer more protons?
weak
what is the equation for the dissociation constant?
(proton conc x conjugate base conc)/ (conc of undissociated acid)
what is the equation for pH?
-log10[H+]
what happens to [H+] as pH goes down/more acidic?
it increases
what is the [H+] in ECF?
around 4 x 10-8 M
what is the pH of arterial blood?
around 7.45
what is the pH of venous blood?
around 7.35
what is the pH range compatible with life?
6.8-8.0
what happens outside the pH range of 6.8-8.0?
death
what is pH less than 7.35 called?
acidosis
what is pH more than 7.45 called?
alkalosis
what 3 things can small changed in pH affect?
Nerve excitability
Enzyme activity
K+ homeostasis
what affects does acidosis have on CNS activity?
decreases it
what can acidosis lead to?
disorientation, coma, death
what affects does alkalosis have on CNS activity?
increases it
what can alkalosis lead to?
pins/needles, muscle twitch, death
what are enzymes?
proteins that are made from AAs
what are AA R-groups?
titratable side-chains
why is R-group charge vital?
to correct folding
why is the 3D shape of enzymes vital?
for functioning
are proton handling and K+ secretion linked?
yes
what effect does acidosis have on secretion of H+?
increases it
what does an increase in secretion of H+ result in?
decrease secretion of K+
what does a decrease secretion of K+ lead to?
hyperkalaemia
what does hyperkalaemia cause?
depolarisation of excitable cells
what are the 2 sources of acids and bases?
food and metabolism
how are proteins a source of acids?
contain phosphorus and sulphur, converted to phosphoric and sulphuric acid (strong acids)
what does fruit digestion yield?
release of bases
what is released from fat metabolism?
fatty acids
what type of acids are fatty acids?
Weak acids, yield protons
what is produced from anaerobic glycolysis?
lactic acids
what type of acid lactic acid?
Weak acid, yields protons
what is CO2 from respiring cells hydrated to form?
carbonic acid
is carbonic acid a strong or weak acid?
weak
what is the formation of carbonic acid catalysed by?
carbonic anhydrase
is the formation of carbonic acid reversible?
yes, at the lungs
what produces vast quantities of carbonic acid?
respiring cells
what are the 3 mechanisms of maintaining acid-base balance?
Blood buffers
Respiratory compensation
Renal compensation
how long do blood buffers take to work?
seconds
how long does respiratory compensation take to work?
minutes
how long does renal compensation take to work?
hours to days
what is a buffer?
weak acid or base
can buffers absorb protons?
yes
is blood buffering effective?
yes, very effective
what is the main blood buffer?
bicarbonate
is H2CO3 difficult to measure?
yes, very difficult to measure
what does the relationship of CO2 and H2CO3 in solution depends on?
partial pressure (Pco2) and its solubility
what is the equations for pK?
-log10K
what is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation?
pH = pK + log10([HCO3-] /alphaPco2)
what does blood pH depend on?
HCO3- and CO2 concentration
what can be altered to regulate pH?
CO2
HCO3-
how is CO2 regulated?
by the lungs
how is HCO3- regulated?
by the kidneys
how can conditions be diagnosed clinically?
by measuring H-H equation parameters