Lecture 14 - Acid Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
pH equation
A
pH = -log[H+]
2
Q
units of [H+]
A
Eq/L
3
Q
Normal pH
A
7.4
4
Q
Decreased pH
A
Acidemia
5
Q
Increased pH
A
Alkalemia
6
Q
What does carbonic anhydrase catalyse
A
CO2 and H2O
7
Q
Key Component of plasma CO2 and H+ levels
A
CO2+H2O—->H2CO3—->H+ +HCO3
8
Q
Plasma Anion Gap
A
[Na] - [HCO3-] - [Cl] = 12mEq/L