Ph (E2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is ph
A
Quantity of H+ and HCO3- being dissolved in the water portion of plasma
2
Q
Draw (describe) blood ph
A
Golden range, 4.35-4.45
Range, 6.9-7.7
3
Q
Buffering equation
A
Proton + bicarbonate =carbonic acid
4
Q
Application
A
Stomach ph,1.2
Small intestines ph, 8.0
Acid reflux, excessive vomiting, rhabdomyolysis, and vomiting after excessive workout
5
Q
How to get from acidic to basic and basic to acidic
A
Acidic to basic - increase respiration (add bicarbonate)
Basic to acidic - decrease repetition
6
Q
Ph effect on enzymatic structure
A
Slows enzymatic reactions (no longer to work at ph optimum) and denatured enzymes
