HCO3- Flashcards
1
Q
HCO3- function
A
Maintain acid base balance by functioning as the primary buffer in the body
2
Q
HCO3- regulation
A
Lost thru diarrhea, diuretics, and renal insufficiency
Excess possible if person ingests quantities of acid neutralizers
3
Q
HCO3- sources
A
Acid neutralizers (sodium bicarbonate)
4
Q
Bicarbonate lvls
A
22-28
Major buffer
In both ICF & ECF
