Important Terms Acids and Bases Flashcards

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nonvolatile acids

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substances that can be eliminated only by the kidney

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2
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weak acid

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one which does not easily release it’s hydrogen ion

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3
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examples of nonvolatile acids

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lactic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid

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4
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strong acid

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one which readily releases their hydrogen ions

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5
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acidemia

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arterial blood with pH less than 7.40

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6
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acidosis

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a systemic increase in the hydrogen ion concentration or a loss of base

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7
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alkalemia

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arterial blood with pH greater than 7.40

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8
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alkalosis

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a systemic decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration or an excess of base

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9
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metabolic

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when altered pH is secondary to biochemical processes within the body

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10
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respiratory

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when altered pH is secondary to an issue with breathing

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11
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compensation

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renal and respiratory adjustments in response to primary changes in the pH

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12
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hypercapnia

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an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood

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13
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hypocapnia

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decreased plasma carbon dioxide

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