Major Chemicals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three major chemicals in acid-base balance?
A
- Bicarb (base)
- Hydrogen (acid)
- CO2 (Acid)
2
Q
What is the major lung chemical?
A
CO2 (Acid)
3
Q
What are the kidney chemicals?
A
bicarb and hydrogen
4
Q
Can too little or too much of these 3 major chemicals cause an acid base imbalance?
A
Yes
