Acid-Base Balance Quiz
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Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?

  • Alkalosis
  • Hyperventilation
  • Increased respiratory rate
  • Hypoventilation (correct)
  • What is the primary buffer system in the human body?

  • Hepatic system
  • Respiratory system (correct)
  • Renal system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Which of the following is not a component of the acid-base balance?

  • Sodium (correct)
  • Hydrogen ions
  • Bicarbonate
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Study Notes

    Respiratory Acidosis

    • Respiratory acidosis can be caused by conditions that affect the lungs, brain, or nervous system, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, stroke, or drug overdose.

    Buffer System

    • The primary buffer system in the human body is the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system.

    Acid-Base Balance

    • The components of acid-base balance include the respiratory system, which regulates the concentration of carbon dioxide, and the renal system, which regulates the concentration of bicarbonate.
    • The following is not a component of acid-base balance: digestive system.

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    Test your knowledge of acid-base balance with this quiz. Explore components of the balance, primary buffer system in the human body, and conditions leading to respiratory acidosis.

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