MIDTERM 2: Renal Systen And Acid-base Homeostasis

Question 0

Which organs are the ultimate acid-base regulatory organs?
A) GI Tracy organs
B) lungs
C) cardiovascular organs
D) kidneys

Answer 0

D) kidneys

Question 1

The most common cause of acid-base imbalance is
A) metabolic alkalosis
B) respiratory acidosis
C) respiratory alkalosis
D) metabolic acidosis

Answer 1

B) respiratory acidosis

Question 2

In the collecting ducts, bicarbonate ions are generated by_cells, while_cells secrete bicarbonate ions
A) PCT, DCT
B) type B, type A
C) collecting duct, PCT
D) type A, type B

Answer 2

D) type A, type B

Question 3

How might the pH of the intercellular fluid change when cells increase their rate of metabolism
A) the pH would decrease
B) the pH would increase
C) the pH would remain unchanged
D) the pH would change proportionately to the amount of bicarbonate produced

Answer 3

A) the pH would decrease

Question 4

If the blood pH decrease, what breathing change would you expect
A) the respiration rate would increase
B) the respiration rate would decrease
C) the respiration rate would remain unchanged
D) the respiration rate would be erratic

Answer 4

A) the respiration rate would increase

Question 5

The primary buffer of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is the
A) bicarbonate buffer system
B) sodium-potassium buffer system
C) protein buffer system

Answer 5

A) bicarbonate buffer system