Time Course of Hydrogen Ion Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
What rate does Regulatory mechanisms of H+ concentration work at?
A
various rates
2
Q
What are chemical buffers to bodies?
A
are body’s first line of defence against shifts in pH, since they work almost immediately
3
Q
What are physiological buffer systems to body’s?
A
second line of defence against pH shifts
Function more slowly
4
Q
How fast does the Respiratory mechanism work?
A
In minutes
5
Q
How fast does renal mechanism work in?
A
1-3 days
