Integrative Physiology III Regulation of Acid Base Balance Flashcards
what is the pH of arterial blood, venous blood and interstitial fluid
-arterial: 7.4
- venous: 7.35
- interstitial: 7.35
why is pH in venous blood and intersitital fluid lower
higher concentration of carbon dioxide due to carbonic anhydrase reaction so more H+
what is the normal ECF [H+]
0.00004 mEq/L
what are the sources for hydrogen ion gain
- 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
what are the sources of H+ loss
-utilization of H+ in the metabolism of various organic anions
- loss of H+ in vomit
- loss of H+ in urine
- hyperventilation
how much do fixed acids add to acid production a day
80 mEq/day
what are sources of fixed acid/non volatile production
-protein catabolism: sulfuric acid and HCL
- phospholipid catabolism: phosphoric acid
-exercsie, hypoxia: lactic acid
- post absorptive state, DM: acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxy butyric acids
- nucleoprotein metabolism: uric acid
how are fixed acids filtered
all excreted by the kidneys
what are the three primary systems that regulate the [H+] in body fluids
-chemical
-respiratory
- kidneys
describe how chemically [H+] is regulated
-acid base buffer systems
-instantaneous
-does not add or remove H+ but keeps it tied up until balance can be re established
what are the buffers of ECF and which is more powerful
-bicarbonate buffer system- more powerful
- phosphate buffer system
what are CO2 and HCO3- regulated by
respiratory and renal systems
what is the phosphate buffer system
H2PO4- -> H+ + HPO4(2-)
what is the phosphate buffer system important for
buffering renal tubular fluids and ICF
where does 60-70% of total chemical buffering occur
inside the cells
how can H+ enter cells
-CO2
- produced: lactic, acetoacetic, beta hydroxyl butyric acid
- H+/K+ exchange
what are the intracellular buffers
-proteins (Hb and deoxyHb)
- organic phosphates such as ATP, ADP, AMP, glucose-1-PO4, and 2,3 BPG
how does the respiratory system regulate [H+]
-regulates removal of CO2
-changes alveolar ventilation
- occurs fast: seconds to minutes
resting normal human produces _____ of CO2 per minute
200mL
what 3 processes facilitate CO2 transport
-10% dissolved in plasma
- 25% binds to amino groups in Hb
- 65% carbonic acid in RBCs
what does alveolar exchange do
removes CO2
what do disorders of the respiratory system lead to
respiratory alkalosis or acidosis
what can changes in alveolar ventilation function to restroe
pH following acid base disturbances
how do the kidneys function to regulate [H+]
-excrete an acidic or alkaline urine
- slow: hours to days
-most powerful of the acid/base regulatory systems
how do kidneys regulate pH
by altering plasma [HCO3-]
-secrete H+
-reabsorb, produce, or excrete HCO3-
where does most HCO3- absorption and H+ secretion occur
proximal tubule
for each HCO3- reabsorbed _____ must be secreted
a H+
how is H+ secreted
by secondary active transport
where does secondary active secretion of H+ occur
PT, TAL, and early distal tubule