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What are the two categories of relevant metabolic acids?
What are the two categories of relevant metabolic acids?
Volatile acids and nonvolatile acids.
How does the body use weak acids as chemical buffers?
How does the body use weak acids as chemical buffers?
Weak acids help prevent major swings in body fluid pH.
What is the only volatile acid?
What is the only volatile acid?
Carbonic acid.
Which of the following are considered nonvolatile acids?
Which of the following are considered nonvolatile acids?
What are the three major ways the body maintains body fluid pH?
What are the three major ways the body maintains body fluid pH?
How do chemical buffers, including carbonic acid, help maintain body fluid pH?
How do chemical buffers, including carbonic acid, help maintain body fluid pH?
What is the function of the lungs in regulating blood pH?
What is the function of the lungs in regulating blood pH?
How do the kidneys contribute to maintaining blood pH?
How do the kidneys contribute to maintaining blood pH?
The protein buffer system is primarily found inside cells.
The protein buffer system is primarily found inside cells.
What are the three protein components that contribute to buffering action in body fluids?
What are the three protein components that contribute to buffering action in body fluids?
What is the third mechanism involved in the chemical buffer system?
What is the third mechanism involved in the chemical buffer system?
How does the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system function in the body?
How does the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system function in the body?
What is hyperkalemia, and how can the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system be involved?
What is hyperkalemia, and how can the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system be involved?
When does the respiratory control mechanism become active?
When does the respiratory control mechanism become active?
What is the primary nerve that senses changes in blood pH and pCO2?
What is the primary nerve that senses changes in blood pH and pCO2?
The adjustment of bicarbonate levels through exhaling CO2 occurs more rapidly in the cerebrospinal fluid than the blood.
The adjustment of bicarbonate levels through exhaling CO2 occurs more rapidly in the cerebrospinal fluid than the blood.
What is the main function of the renal control mechanisms?
What is the main function of the renal control mechanisms?
How do the kidneys contribute to maintaining a stable acid-base balance?
How do the kidneys contribute to maintaining a stable acid-base balance?
What is the primary exchange system involved in the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidney?
What is the primary exchange system involved in the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidney?
The renal control mechanisms can result in changes in acid-base balance within a few minutes.
The renal control mechanisms can result in changes in acid-base balance within a few minutes.
What is the function of carbonic anhydrase in renal control?
What is the function of carbonic anhydrase in renal control?
Why is the pH of urine regulated?
Why is the pH of urine regulated?
How is urine pH regulated?
How is urine pH regulated?
What is the anion gap?
What is the anion gap?
How does the anion gap increase?
How does the anion gap increase?
How does hyperchloremia affect the anion gap?
How does hyperchloremia affect the anion gap?
What is the primary cause of metabolic disorders?
What is the primary cause of metabolic disorders?
What is the main cause of respiratory disorders?
What is the main cause of respiratory disorders?
What is the difference between initiating events and compensatory events in acid-base balance?
What is the difference between initiating events and compensatory events in acid-base balance?
Describe how metabolic acidosis can be compensated through respiratory mechanisms.
Describe how metabolic acidosis can be compensated through respiratory mechanisms.
Explain how pregnancy can trigger respiratory alkalosis and how the kidneys can compensate.
Explain how pregnancy can trigger respiratory alkalosis and how the kidneys can compensate.
Which of the following factors may influence the anion gap? Select all that apply.
Which of the following factors may influence the anion gap? Select all that apply.
What are the key differences between primary and compensatory mechanisms of pH regulation?
What are the key differences between primary and compensatory mechanisms of pH regulation?
What is the role of carbonic acid in the body's chemical buffer system?
What is the role of carbonic acid in the body's chemical buffer system?
Which category of acids is eliminated by the lungs?
Which category of acids is eliminated by the lungs?
Which of the following correctly describes how amino acids function in the buffering system?
Which of the following correctly describes how amino acids function in the buffering system?
What is produced during the oxidation of sulfur-containing amino acids?
What is produced during the oxidation of sulfur-containing amino acids?
How do kidneys adjust pH balance?
How do kidneys adjust pH balance?
What is a primary function of proteins in the body’s buffering system?
What is a primary function of proteins in the body’s buffering system?
What distinguishes nonvolatile acids from volatile acids?
What distinguishes nonvolatile acids from volatile acids?
In what way does the body primarily utilize chemical buffers?
In what way does the body primarily utilize chemical buffers?
What is the normal range for arterial blood HCO3- content?
What is the normal range for arterial blood HCO3- content?
How is the anion gap calculated?
How is the anion gap calculated?
What does a base deficit indicate in blood tests?
What does a base deficit indicate in blood tests?
What is the typical measurement for the anion gap?
What is the typical measurement for the anion gap?
What occurs when lactic acidosis develops in terms of the anion gap?
What occurs when lactic acidosis develops in terms of the anion gap?
What compound does CO2 convert into in the blood?
What compound does CO2 convert into in the blood?
What does hyperchloremia primarily cause in the acid-base balance?
What does hyperchloremia primarily cause in the acid-base balance?
What do arterial blood gas tests measure to assess acid-base imbalances?
What do arterial blood gas tests measure to assess acid-base imbalances?
What happens to bicarbonate (HCO3-) when hydrogen ions (H+) are secreted in the proximal convoluted tubule?
What happens to bicarbonate (HCO3-) when hydrogen ions (H+) are secreted in the proximal convoluted tubule?
What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in the reabsorption of bicarbonate?
What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in the reabsorption of bicarbonate?
How does the sodium-hydrogen exchange system in the proximal convoluted tubule operate?
How does the sodium-hydrogen exchange system in the proximal convoluted tubule operate?
What condition leads to an increase in the secretion of hydrogen ions (H+) into the urine?
What condition leads to an increase in the secretion of hydrogen ions (H+) into the urine?
What effect does alkalosis have on the secretion of hydrogen ions in the distal convoluted tubule?
What effect does alkalosis have on the secretion of hydrogen ions in the distal convoluted tubule?
What happens when urines become too acidic?
What happens when urines become too acidic?
How does the active K+/H+ antiporter function within the distal convoluted tubule?
How does the active K+/H+ antiporter function within the distal convoluted tubule?
What is the primary function of the phosphate buffer system in urine?
What is the primary function of the phosphate buffer system in urine?
What happens to potassium levels in the bloodstream during acidosis when excess H+ moves into the ICF?
What happens to potassium levels in the bloodstream during acidosis when excess H+ moves into the ICF?
What is the primary role of renal control mechanisms in maintaining acid-base balance?
What is the primary role of renal control mechanisms in maintaining acid-base balance?
How does the respiratory control mechanism respond to overwhelming chemical buffer systems?
How does the respiratory control mechanism respond to overwhelming chemical buffer systems?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system?
What is the impact of alkalosis on the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system?
What is the impact of alkalosis on the transcellular H+/K+ exchange system?
Which nerve is responsible for sensing changes in pH and pCO2 during respiratory control?
Which nerve is responsible for sensing changes in pH and pCO2 during respiratory control?
What does increased ventilation during a respiratory response primarily aim to achieve?
What does increased ventilation during a respiratory response primarily aim to achieve?
What is the earliest regulatory mechanism implemented in response to acidosis?
What is the earliest regulatory mechanism implemented in response to acidosis?
What initiates respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis?
What initiates respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis?
Which change in ventilation will cause respiratory acidosis?
Which change in ventilation will cause respiratory acidosis?
During prolonged ketosis, what is a consequence of respiratory compensation?
During prolonged ketosis, what is a consequence of respiratory compensation?
How do the kidneys respond to respiratory alkalosis during pregnancy?
How do the kidneys respond to respiratory alkalosis during pregnancy?
What is the normal ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in acid-base balance?
What is the normal ratio of HCO3- to H2CO3 in acid-base balance?
What triggers the initial response of the respiratory compensation mechanism?
What triggers the initial response of the respiratory compensation mechanism?
What is a key characteristic of compensation mechanisms in the body?
What is a key characteristic of compensation mechanisms in the body?
Which of the following is an example of a compensatory event?
Which of the following is an example of a compensatory event?
Flashcards
Acids
Acids
Compounds that release H+ ions, lowering pH.
Bases
Bases
Compounds that accept H+ ions, raising pH.
Weak acids
Weak acids
Body fluids use these to maintain stable pH.
Carbonic acid
Carbonic acid
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Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate
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Volatile acids
Volatile acids
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Nonvolatile acids
Nonvolatile acids
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Sulfuric acid
Sulfuric acid
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Phosphoric acid
Phosphoric acid
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Lactic acid
Lactic acid
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Keto acids
Keto acids
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Chemical buffers
Chemical buffers
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Protein buffers
Protein buffers
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Respiratory control
Respiratory control
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Renal control
Renal control
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Sodium-hydrogen exchange
Sodium-hydrogen exchange
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Anion gap
Anion gap
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Metabolic disorders
Metabolic disorders
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Respiratory disorders
Respiratory disorders
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Compensation mechanisms
Compensation mechanisms
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Arterial blood gas test
Arterial blood gas test
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What's the role of weak acids in the body?
What's the role of weak acids in the body?
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What are the two main categories of metabolic acids?
What are the two main categories of metabolic acids?
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How do chemical buffers maintain pH?
How do chemical buffers maintain pH?
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What are the three main pH regulation mechanisms?
What are the three main pH regulation mechanisms?
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How do proteins contribute to pH balance?
How do proteins contribute to pH balance?
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How does the kidney contribute to acid-base balance?
How does the kidney contribute to acid-base balance?
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Transcellular H+/K+ exchange
Transcellular H+/K+ exchange
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What happens when H+ is high in the ECF?
What happens when H+ is high in the ECF?
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What happens when H+ is low in the ECF?
What happens when H+ is low in the ECF?
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Respiratory control mechanism
Respiratory control mechanism
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How does respiratory control regulate pH?
How does respiratory control regulate pH?
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Renal control mechanism
Renal control mechanism
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How do kidneys regulate pH?
How do kidneys regulate pH?
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Kidney's role in pH regulation
Kidney's role in pH regulation
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Carbonic anhydrase
Carbonic anhydrase
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Potassium-hydrogen antiporter
Potassium-hydrogen antiporter
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Urine pH regulation
Urine pH regulation
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How acidosis affects potassium
How acidosis affects potassium
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How alkalosis affects potassium
How alkalosis affects potassium
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The role of the kidneys in acid-base balance
The role of the kidneys in acid-base balance
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Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
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Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
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Metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic alkalosis
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Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis
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How does ketosis lead to metabolic acidosis?
How does ketosis lead to metabolic acidosis?
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How does pregnancy cause respiratory alkalosis?
How does pregnancy cause respiratory alkalosis?
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What's the difference between metabolic and respiratory acid-base disorders?
What's the difference between metabolic and respiratory acid-base disorders?
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Why use arterial blood?
Why use arterial blood?
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pCO2 and HCO3- levels
pCO2 and HCO3- levels
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Base excess/deficit
Base excess/deficit
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Increased anion gap
Increased anion gap
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Hyperchloremia
Hyperchloremia
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Anion gap and acidosis
Anion gap and acidosis
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Study Notes
Acid and Base Balance
- Acid-base balance is crucial for maintaining proper bodily functions.
- Acids release H⁺ ions, while bases accept H⁺ ions.
- Body fluid pH is tightly regulated to prevent significant fluctuations.
- Weak acids act as chemical buffers, preventing major pH swings.
- Carbonic acid and bicarbonate form a critical buffer system, dissociating based on H⁺ ion availability.
Metabolism and Acidic Compounds
- Metabolism produces both volatile and nonvolatile acids.
- Volatile acids, including carbonic acid, are in equilibrium with CO₂ and eliminated by the lungs.
- Nonvolatile acids (fixed acids) are not eliminated by the lungs and are buffered by bicarbonate and proteins.
- Examples of common nonvolatile acids include sulfuric acid from sulfur-containing amino acids, phosphoric acid from nucleic acid metabolism, lactic acid from anaerobic glucose oxidation, and keto acids from fatty acid and amino acid oxidation.
Regulatory Mechanisms
- The body maintains pH through three major mechanisms: chemical buffers, lungs, and kidneys.
- Chemical buffers, like carbonic acid and proteins/amino acids, act quickly to neutralize pH changes.
- Proteins' amino and carboxyl groups accept or release H⁺ ions.
- Hemoglobin within red blood cells acts as a significant buffer.
- Lungs regulate pH by controlling CO₂ levels; exhaling CO₂ reduces acidity.
- Kidneys adjust bicarbonate levels and excrete or reabsorb H⁺ ions, providing long-term pH regulation.
- Transcellular H⁺/K⁺ exchange mediated by an antiporter helps maintain proper concentrations within intracellular and extracellular fluids.
Respiratory Control Mechanisms
- The glossopharyngeal nerve senses blood pH and PCO₂ changes.
- Increased ventilation (breathing) leads to more CO₂ elimination, raising pH.
- Bicarbonate adjustment happens more readily in the blood than cerebrospinal fluid; increased ventilation may continue even when blood pH is back to normal.
Renal Control Mechanisms
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Renal mechanisms provide more prolonged and permanent changes in acid-base balance.
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Reabsorption of bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) and secretion of H⁺ ions are key renal processes in regulating pH.
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A sodium-hydrogen exchange system, with an antiporter involved, helps regulate H⁺ concentration within proximal convoluted tubules.
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Carbonic anhydrase breaks down H₂CO₃ into CO₂ and H₂O, facilitating CO₂ reabsorption.
Phosphate Buffer System
- Urine needs to maintain a controlled pH to prevent tissue damage.
- The phosphate buffer system affects urine pH.
- H⁺ ions combine with phosphate to make monosodium phosphate. This salt is released from the body.
Laboratory Tests
- Arterial blood gas tests (ABG) measure blood pH, PCO₂, and HCO₃⁻.
- ABG tests determine if acidosis or alkalosis is present but not its cause.
- Arterial blood is used since composition varies depending on metabolic activities of a tissue based on oxygen needs.
- Determining the anion gap (difference between sodium and chloride and bicarbonate) is important for evaluating electrolyte imbalances.
- Blood buffer base is the sum of all buffer systems in the blood.
Compensation Mechanisms
- Metabolic disorders and respiratory disorders lead to alterations in blood pH.
- Compensation mechanisms, involving respiratory and renal actions, help restore homeostasis.
- For example, to compensate for metabolic acidosis, respiration increases to remove CO₂ and thus raise blood pH..
- Kidneys eventually re-establish homeostasis by adding or removing bicarbonate (HCO3).
Review Questions
- How do weak acid-base pairs act as buffers?
- How is CO₂ transported in the blood?
- Why is urine pH regulated?
- How do proteins act as buffers?
- How do respiration and kidneys regulate pH?
- What is the anion gap?
- What is the difference between primary and compensatory mechanisms in pH regulation?
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Test your knowledge on acid-base balance and its importance in bodily functions. This quiz covers the role of weak acids as buffers, the difference between volatile and nonvolatile acids, and the regulatory mechanisms involved. Understand how pH levels are maintained within the body for optimal health.