maintaning acid balance of blood Flashcards
1
Q
what blood ph range must be maintained for cells to function properly
A
7.35-7.45 a very narrow range
2
Q
whenever the arterial ….. rises above ….. a person is said to have ……
A
blood
7.45
alkalosis
3
Q
a drop in the arterial…. to below….. results in….
A
ph
7.35
acidosis
4
Q
because ph of 7 is …. 7.35 is not ……
A
neutral
not acidic
5
Q
chemically speaking 7.35 represents a ….. than optimal ….. …… ……. for the function of most body cells
A
higher
hydrogen ion concentration
6
Q
any arteriole ph between 7.0 and 7.35 is called
A
physiological acidosis
