Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
what is acidaemia?
A
increased H ion concentration in blood
2
Q
what is alkalaemia?
A
reduced H ion concentration in blood
3
Q
what is an acidosis?
A
a process that causes increased H ion concentration
4
Q
what is an alkalosis?
A
a process that causes reduced H ion concentration
5
Q
what is a respiratory acidosis?
A
increased hydrogen ion concentration due to increased pCO2
6
Q
how is a respiratory acidosis compensated?
A
metabolic - excreting H+
7
Q
what is a respiratory alkalosis?
A
decreased hydrogen ion concentration due to reduced pCO2
8
Q
how is a metabolic acidosis compensated for?
A
blowing off CO2
9
Q
what is a metabolic alkalosis?
A
reduced hydrogen ion concentration due to increased bicarbonate
