Integrative Physiology III Flashcards
[H+] is very tightly regulated: (4)
- enzymes
- blood clotting
- muscle contraction
- channels
Extreme range
compatible with life
(for a short time):
~ pH
6.8 to 8.0
fluid: Arterial Blood (ECF)
[H+]:
pH:
- 0x10-5
7. 4
fluid: Venous Blood (ECF)
[H+]:
pH:
- 5x10-5
7. 35
fluid: Interstitial Fluid (ECF)
[H+]:
pH:
- 5x10-5
7. 35
fluid: ICF
[H+]:
pH:
1x10-3 - 4x10-5
6.0-7.4
fluid: Urine
[H+]:
pH:
3 x10-2 – 1 x 10-5
4.5-8.0
fluid: Gastric Juice
[H+]:
pH:
160
0.8
sources of hydrogen ion gain (4)
generation of H from CO2
production of nonvolatile acids from the metabolism of proteins and other organic molecules
gain of H due to loss of HCO3- in diarrhea or other nongastric GI fluids
gain of H due to loss of HCO3- in the urine
sources of hydrogen ion loss (4)
utilization of H in the metabolism of various organic anions
loss of H in vomit
loss of H in urine
hyperventilation
Metabolic CO2 production
— mmol/day
20,000
Net gain of — mEq H+ daily.
40 – 80
Normal ECF [H+] =
0.00004 mEq/L.
Fixed” (Non-Volatile) Acid
Production: All Excreted by Kidneys
Adds ≈ — mEq/day
80
Protein Catabolism – (2)
sulfuric acid and HCl
Phospholipid Catabolism – (1)
phosphoric acid
Exercise, hypoxia –
lactic acid
Post-absorptive state, diabetes mellitus – (2)
acetoacetic, β-hydroxy-butyric acids
Nucleoprotein metabolism – (1)
uric acid
Three Primary Systems Regulate the [H+] in Body Fluids
1. Chemical (3)
Acid-base buffer systems (body fluids)
“instantaneous”
Does not add or remove H+ but keeps it “tied up” until balance can
be re-established
Three Primary Systems Regulate the [H+] in Body Fluids
2. Respiratory system (3)
Regulates the removal of CO2 (and acid)
Change VA
Seconds to minutes (maximal in hours) “fast.”
Three Primary Systems Regulate the [H+] in Body Fluids
3. Kidneys (3)
Excrete an acidic or alkaline urine
Hours to days (maximal in days) “slow.”
Most powerful of the Acid/Base Regulatory Systems
Bicarbonate Buffer System (3)
CO2 + H2O > H2CO3 > H+ HCO3-
Most Powerful EC Buffer
CO2 and HCO3- regulated by respiratory and renal systems
Phosphate Buffer System (4)
H2PO4- > H+ + HPO4-2
Not a significant buffer for ECF
Concentration significantly lower than Bicarbonate system
Important for buffering renal tubular fluids and ICF
60-70% of the total chemical buffering of the body fluids is
inside
the cells
H+ entry into cells: (3)
CO2 Produced: Lactic, acetoacetic, β-hydroxyl- butyric acid H+/K+ exchange (contributes to hyperkalemia)
Intracellular Buffers (2)
1. Proteins Ex. Hb/DeoxyHb 2. Organic Phosphates ATP, ADP, AMP Glucose-1-PO4 2,3-DPG
Intracellular Buffers (2)
1. Proteins Ex. Hb/DeoxyHb 2. Organic Phosphates ATP, ADP, AMP Glucose-1-PO4 2,3-DPG
CO2 =
H+
Resting normal human produces — mL of CO2 per minute.
200
Three processes facilitate CO2 transport: (3)
- 10% dissolved in plasma
- 25% binds to amino groups in Hb (carbaminohemoglobin)
- Remainder converted to H2CO3 by CA in erythrocytes.
— removes CO2
Alveolar exchange
Disorders of the respiratory system lead to
respiratory
acidosis or alkalosis.
Changes in — can function to restore pH following
acid/base disturbances
VA
Kidneys regulate pH by altering plasma [HCO3-] (2)
– Secrete H+
– Reabsorb, produce, or excrete HCO3-
For each HCO3- reabsorbed,
a – must be secreted
H+
H+ is Secreted by Secondary Active
This pattern of H+
secretion occurs in the (3)
proximal tubule, TAL, and
the early distal tubule.
95% of filtered HCO3- reabsorbed by this process and requires --- mEq of H+ to be secreted
4000
Mechanism does not
establish very high — in
filtrate
[H+]
Rate of tubule H+ secretion =
4400 mEq/day
Renal Load of HCO3- =
4320
mEq/day ([HCO3-]ECF = 24 mEq/L)
Excrete – mEq/day of non-
volatile acid produced by
metabolism
80
In Alkalosis,
HCO3- load > H+
secretion and excess HCO3- will
be excreted
In Acidosis,
H+ secretion > HCO3-
load and excess H+ excreted
Excess H+ Excretion
Function of (2)
late DT and CD
Excess H+ Excretion
Responsible for only –% H+ secretion, but enough to
create maximally acidified urine
5
Excess H+ Excretion
Pi and glutamine/NH4+ systems are used for excess
H+ excretion (non-volatile acids produced during
metabolism).
Excess H+ Excretion
Abnormal H+ production induces
renal
compensation
Primary Active Secretion of H+ in the —
Cells of Late Distal and Collecting Tubules
α-Intercalated
Phosphate Buffer System
When secreted H+ exceeds
filtered load of HCO3-,
Anytime H+ combines with
a buffer other than HCO3-,
results in
Most filtered Pi reabsorbed
so
H+
can bind to Phosphate
buffer
new HCO3- being
added to the ECF
only small amount of this
buffer available to interact
with H+ in filtrate.
Ammonia Buffer System (4)
In PT, TAL and DT, NH4+ is added to filtrate following glutamine
metabolism and represents acid secretion
In CD, NH3 is secreted into lumen where it combines with H+ to form
NH4+
Results in new HCO3- being added to the ECF
Responsible for 50% of the acid excreted and 50% of new HCO3-
added to ECF
- H+ secretion by tubular epithelium necessary for: (4)
HCO3- reabsorption
Addition of new HCO3- to ECF
Acid Excretion
Rate of secretion must be carefully controlled to maintain acid-base homeostasis
- Under Normal Conditions: Acid secretion needs to be enough to: (2)
Reabsorb almost all filtered HCO3-
Rid the body of non-volatile acids produced during metabolism
- During Alkalosis: Acid secretion decreased (3)
Not all filtered HCO3- is reabsorbed HCO3- is excreted No NH4+ or H2PO4- - No non-volatile acid excreted - No new HCO3- - added to ECF
During Acidosis: Acid secretion is increased (2)
Almost all filtered HCO3- is reabsorbed
NH4+ and H2PO4- generated
- Acid excreted
- New HCO3- added to ECF
Two Most Important Stimuli that increase H+ secretion by tubules:
- Increase in PCO2 of ECF
2. Increase [H+]ECF
increase H+ Secretion and HCO3- Reabsorption (5)
increase PCO2 increase H+, decrease HCO3- increase Ang2 increase aldosterone hypokalemia
decrease H+ Secretion and HCO3- Reabsorption (5)
decrease PCO2 decrease H+, increase HCO3- decrease Ang2 decrease aldosterone hyperkalemia
Respiratory Acidosis (2)
Problems with ventilation or gas exchange
Ex. Hypoventilation, Pulmonary Edema, COPD, Damage to
respiratory centers in brain stem
Increased PCO2
Respiratory Acidosis
Compensation (2)
- Buffer of Body
2. Renal Compensation
- Renal Compensation (2)
reabsorb all filtered HCO3-
secrete excess H+ and add new HCO3- to ECF (increased glutamine metabolism and NH4+ excretion)
Metabolic Acidosis
All changes in pH not associated with an increase in CO2 levels
Metabolic Acidosis
All changes in pH not associated with an increase in CO2 levels (4)
- Failure of kidney to excrete metabolic acids (Renal Failure, Addison’s Disease)
- Formation of excess quantities of metabolic acid (ketoacidosis)
- Increased input of of metabolic acids (aspirin and methyl alcohol)
- Loss of base from body (Diarrhea)
Metabolic Acidosis
compensation (3)
buffer of body
renal compensation (assuming this is not the problem)
respiratory compensation
renal compensation (assuming this is not the problem) (2)
reabsorb all filter HCO3-
secrete excess H+ and add new HCO3- to EXF (increased glutamine metabolism and NH4+ excretion)
respiratory compensation (1)
compensatory increase in VA in response to metabolic acid
Respiratory Alkalosis (3)
Rare
Excessive ventilation
Ex. Hyperventilation
Leads to Decreased PCO2
Respiratory Alkalosis
Compensation (2)
buffer of body
renal compensation
renal compensation (2)
increased HCO3- excretion
decreased H+ excretion (decreased glutamine metabolism and NH4+ excertion)
Metabolic Alkalosis
All changes in pH not associated with a decrease in CO2 levels
Metabolic Alkalosis
All changes in pH not associated with a decrease in CO2 levels (4)
- Diuretics
- Excess Aldosterone
- Excessive vomiting
- Ingestion of Alkaline drugs (ex. NaHCO3-)
Metabolic Alkalosis
Compensation (3)
buffer of body
renal compensation
respiratory compensation
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Oral Complications of Renal Disease (7)
Increased levels of urea leads to halitosis and an unpleasant metallic taste
Altered saliva pH and volume
Altered taste sensations – especially, sweet and acid flavors
A burning sensation in the lips and tongue of a neuropathic origin, or a sensation
of an enlarged tongue
Uremic stomatitis is an oral complication of unknown etiology and it is relatively
uncommon, usually seen in patients with an end stage or untreated renal disease
Bleeding tendency
Oral lichen planus may arise, associated with antihypertensive medication
(diuretics, beta- blockers).
skipped
Treatment considerations for: (3)
Stages of Renal Disease
Dialysis
Renal transplants