Physiology - Acid/Bases Flashcards
_____ receive hydrogen ions.
Bases
A solution increases in acidity as?
Hydrogen ions increase
A solution increases in alkalinity as?
Hydrogen ions decrease
What is the normal range for blood pH?
7.35 - 7.45
Hydrogen is neutralized and eliminated by?
Buffer systems
Lungs - breathing out CO2
Kidneys eliminating H+ with urine
Hydrogen and CO2 are both?
Acids
pH is?
Hydrogen ion concentration (potential of hydrogen)
Strengths of acid or base changes by ___ times with each unit change of pH.
10
Lower the number on pH scale, the more ____.
Acidic
The higher the number on the pH scale, the more ________.
Base
What is the treatment for jellyfish sting?
tomato, vinegar, beer
What are the three buffer systems?
Carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer
Protein buffering
Renal buffering
⬇CO2+H20➡️⬇️H2CO3-➡️⬇️H+HCO3- is the formula for?
Respiratory Alkalosis
⬇️H++HCO3-➡️⬇️H2CO3-➡️H20+⬇️CO2 is the formula for?
Metabolic alkalosis
H2CO2 is?
Carbonic acid