Acie-bade Balance Review

Question 1

An increase in blood CO2 causes:

Answer 1

an increase in H+ and therefore a drop in pH

Question 2

This gas is the main determinant of blood pH

Answer 2

CO2

Question 3

CO2 + H2O >< ____><H+ + HCO3

Answer 3

Carbonic acid

Question 4

Metabolic acidosis can be caused by:

Answer 4

Poorly manage diabetes

Question 5

What do buffers do?

Answer 5

buffers accept or release H+ to stabilize pH

Question 6

The carbonic acid bicarbonate buffer system relies on one particular organ in order to be functional. Which organ MUST be fully functional in order for this buffer system to operate?

Answer 6

Lungs

Question 7

Fixed acids:

Answer 7

are eliminated by the kidneys

Question 8

Which is more common?

Answer 8

acidosis

Question 9

Select the buffer systems that operate in the extracellular fluid

Answer 9

•carbonic acid bicarbonate buffer system
•plasma protein buffers