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What does acid-base balance primarily refer to?
What does acid-base balance primarily refer to?
- The regulation of water content in cells.
- The concentration of electrolytes in body fluids.
- The maintenance of osmotic pressure in blood.
- The homeostasis of hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids. (correct)
What is used to express the concentration of hydrogen ions in the body?
What is used to express the concentration of hydrogen ions in the body?
- Osmotic pressure
- Electrolyte concentration
- pH level (correct)
- Buffer capacity
How are body fluids classified based on hydrogen ion concentration?
How are body fluids classified based on hydrogen ion concentration?
- Isotonic or hypotonic
- Positive or negative
- Polar or non-polar
- Acidic or basic (correct)
Which of the following best describes homeostasis, in the context of acid-base balance?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis, in the context of acid-base balance?
In assessing acid-base balance, what determines whether a solution is considered an acid?
In assessing acid-base balance, what determines whether a solution is considered an acid?
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Acid-base balance
Acid-base balance
The homeostasis of hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in body fluids.
pH level
pH level
A measure of hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids.
Hydrogen ions (H+)
Hydrogen ions (H+)
Positively charged ions that affect acidity of fluids.
Acids
Acids
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Bases
Bases
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Study Notes
Acid-Base Balance Overview
- Acid-base balance describes the maintenance of a stable hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in bodily fluids.
- The concentration of hydrogen ions is measured by pH levels.
- Body fluids are categorized as acids or bases based on their hydrogen ion concentration.
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