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Physiology Acid-Base Balance
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Physiology
Graduate
04/07/2012

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Term
How is Acid-Base balace achieved?
Definition
by buffers in ECF and ICF, Respiratory mechanisms, renal mechanisms
Term
What is the equation for pH?
Definition
pH = -log[H+]
Term
Normal Range of pH in Arterial Blood
Definition
7.37 - 7.42
Term
Acidemia
Definition
pH <7.37
Term
Alkalemia
Definition
pH >7.42
Term
Is CO2 an acid?
Definition
CO2 is NOT an acid
Term
What acids are produced in untreated Diabetes Mellitus?
Definition
Beta-hydroxybutyric acid and Acetoacetic acid
Term
What acid is produced during strenuous exercise?
Definition
Lactic acid
Term
What is a buffer?
Definition
a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid
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