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What is the range of pH in a solution?
What is the range of pH in a solution?
- 0-10
- 5-9
- 1-12
- 0-14 (correct)
What is the normal pH range of human extracellular fluid?
What is the normal pH range of human extracellular fluid?
- 7.0-7.1
- 7.5-7.6
- 7.35-7.45 (correct)
- 7.8-7.9
What is the primary function of carbonic anhydrase in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of carbonic anhydrase in cellular metabolism?
- To facilitate lipid metabolism
- To break down proteins into amino acids
- To catalyze the conversion of CO2 to H2CO3 (correct)
- To regulate hormone production
Which organs are responsible for re-uptaking and producing bases in the body?
Which organs are responsible for re-uptaking and producing bases in the body?
What is the effect of acid-base imbalance on enzyme function?
What is the effect of acid-base imbalance on enzyme function?
What is the primary effect of acidosis on the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What is the primary effect of acidosis on the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
What is the normal response to respiratory acidosis?
What is the normal response to respiratory acidosis?
What is the result of chronic respiratory acidosis?
What is the result of chronic respiratory acidosis?
What is the primary effect of alkalosis on the nervous system?
What is the primary effect of alkalosis on the nervous system?
What is the immediate cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is the immediate cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is the goal of renal compensation in response to respiratory acidosis?
What is the goal of renal compensation in response to respiratory acidosis?
What is the result of the kidneys secreting H+ in the Distal and Collecting duct?
What is the result of the kidneys secreting H+ in the Distal and Collecting duct?
What is the term for the body's response to acid-base imbalance?
What is the term for the body's response to acid-base imbalance?
What is the normal range of pH for acid-base balance?
What is the normal range of pH for acid-base balance?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
What is the result of the kidneys failing to regulate acid-base balance?
What is the result of the kidneys failing to regulate acid-base balance?
At which location does the kidney reabsorb 1 HCO3- for every 1 H+ secreted?
At which location does the kidney reabsorb 1 HCO3- for every 1 H+ secreted?
