PH

Question 1

What is a normal ph?

Answer 1

7.35-7.45

Question 2

A pH less than 7.35 is considered what?

Answer 2

Acidic

Question 3

A pH greater than 7.45 is considered what?

Answer 3

alkalotic

Question 4

Does the body like it when the pH is messed up?

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

Can a messed up pH be dangerous?

Answer 5

YES

Question 6

Can a person die from alkalosis or acidosis?

Answer 6

YES (coma too)

Question 7

A acidotic person will appear what?

Answer 7

lethargic

Question 8

A alkalotic person will appear what?

Answer 8

excitable (d/t nervous system)

Question 9

How does the body keep the pH within normal ranges?

Answer 9

compensation

Question 10

How do the kidneys respond to pH changes?

Answer 10

Remove excess acid and bicarb by excreting them through urine

Question 11

Can the kidneys also retain hydrogen and bicarb and return it to the blood?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

How long do the kidneys take to compensate for pH changes?

Answer 12

Hours to days

Question 13

What is one way the lungs get rid of CO2?

Answer 13

Exhale

Question 14

Hyperventilation does what to CO2? making the person acidotic or alkalotic?

Answer 14

Decrease CO2 and alkalosis

Question 15

Hypoventilation does what to CO2? and makes a person alkalotic or acidic?

Answer 15

increases CO2 and acidosis

Question 16

Do the lungs respond fast to pH changes?

Answer 16

Yes