ch21 - acid base balance Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
CO2 + H20 =
A
H2CO3
2
Q
what is H2CO3
A
carbonic acid
3
Q
electrolytes that release hydrogen ions are
A
acids
4
Q
substances that release ions that combine with ydrogen ions are
A
bases
5
Q
sources of hydrogen ions
A
1 aerobic respiration of glucose
2 anerobic respiration of glucose
3 incomplete oxidation of fatty acids
4 oxidation of amino acids containing sulfur
5 hydrolysis of phosphoproteins and nucliec acids
6
Q
chemical buffer systems
A
1 bicarbonate buffer system
