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What is the primary role of buffers in blood pH regulation?
What is the primary role of buffers in blood pH regulation?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for controlling blood PaCO2?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for controlling blood PaCO2?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in serum bicarbonate concentration?
Which condition is characterized by a decrease in serum bicarbonate concentration?
What effect can severe metabolic alkalosis have on the body?
What effect can severe metabolic alkalosis have on the body?
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What characterizes mixed acid-base disorders?
What characterizes mixed acid-base disorders?
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What is the primary effect of metabolic acidosis on the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary effect of metabolic acidosis on the cardiovascular system?
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How does respiratory acidosis primarily affect pH levels?
How does respiratory acidosis primarily affect pH levels?
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What clinical feature is associated with saline-responsive alkalosis?
What clinical feature is associated with saline-responsive alkalosis?
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In the context of alkalosis, what effect does decreased free plasma Ca²+ have on the nervous-muscle system?
In the context of alkalosis, what effect does decreased free plasma Ca²+ have on the nervous-muscle system?
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What urine pH change would be expected in a patient with respiratory acidosis attempting to compensate?
What urine pH change would be expected in a patient with respiratory acidosis attempting to compensate?
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Which condition is characterized by hypokalemia and mineralocorticoid excess?
Which condition is characterized by hypokalemia and mineralocorticoid excess?
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If a patient has an arterial pH of 7.34 and an elevated PaCO2, what acid-base disturbance is primarily indicated?
If a patient has an arterial pH of 7.34 and an elevated PaCO2, what acid-base disturbance is primarily indicated?
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What respiratory condition could lead to increased PaCO2 and potentially affect acid-base homeostasis?
What respiratory condition could lead to increased PaCO2 and potentially affect acid-base homeostasis?
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What acid-base disturbance is characterized by a decrease in plasma bicarbonate concentration?
What acid-base disturbance is characterized by a decrease in plasma bicarbonate concentration?
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Which of the following is a possible cause of increased respiratory rate and depth in response to acidosis?
Which of the following is a possible cause of increased respiratory rate and depth in response to acidosis?
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What effect does hyperventilation have on PCO2 levels in the blood?
What effect does hyperventilation have on PCO2 levels in the blood?
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What are nonvolatile acids primarily produced from?
What are nonvolatile acids primarily produced from?
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What is one of the main causes of metabolic acidosis related to the ingestion of substances?
What is one of the main causes of metabolic acidosis related to the ingestion of substances?
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Which of the following factors is NOT a primary regulator of PCO2 concentration?
Which of the following factors is NOT a primary regulator of PCO2 concentration?
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What role do buffers play in the body concerning H⁺ concentration?
What role do buffers play in the body concerning H⁺ concentration?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following is a potential cause of metabolic alkalosis?
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Which condition is known to increase lactic acid and lead to metabolic acidosis?
Which condition is known to increase lactic acid and lead to metabolic acidosis?
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In elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis, what compensates for the decrease in HCO3-?
In elevated anion gap metabolic acidosis, what compensates for the decrease in HCO3-?
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How does the respiratory system compensate for metabolic alkalosis?
How does the respiratory system compensate for metabolic alkalosis?
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How does the respiratory system compensate for metabolic acidosis?
How does the respiratory system compensate for metabolic acidosis?
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What is the primary function of the kidneys in acid-base regulation?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in acid-base regulation?
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What effect does aldosterone have that contributes to metabolic alkalosis?
What effect does aldosterone have that contributes to metabolic alkalosis?
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What is a specific type of metabolic acidosis related to the kidneys?
What is a specific type of metabolic acidosis related to the kidneys?
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Which of the following compensatory mechanisms is NOT involved in respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following compensatory mechanisms is NOT involved in respiratory acidosis?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions is associated with respiratory alkalosis?
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What happens to potassium levels in response to metabolic alkalosis?
What happens to potassium levels in response to metabolic alkalosis?
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During metabolic acidosis, which bicarbonate-related process occurs in the kidneys?
During metabolic acidosis, which bicarbonate-related process occurs in the kidneys?
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What is the primary characteristic of respiratory alkalosis?
What is the primary characteristic of respiratory alkalosis?
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What leads to respiratory acidosis?
What leads to respiratory acidosis?
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Which mechanism primarily contributes to the buffering system in metabolic acidosis?
Which mechanism primarily contributes to the buffering system in metabolic acidosis?
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What role does renal compensation play in metabolic alkalosis?
What role does renal compensation play in metabolic alkalosis?
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What is a common physiological response to hyperventilation?
What is a common physiological response to hyperventilation?
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What indicates a primary acid-base disorder when the pH is less than 7.4?
What indicates a primary acid-base disorder when the pH is less than 7.4?
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What does a high anion gap suggest in the context of metabolic acidosis?
What does a high anion gap suggest in the context of metabolic acidosis?
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If the plasma bicarbonate is decreased during acidosis with a decreased PCO2, what is the disorder characterized as?
If the plasma bicarbonate is decreased during acidosis with a decreased PCO2, what is the disorder characterized as?
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What is the normal range of the anion gap?
What is the normal range of the anion gap?
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In cases of respiratory alkalosis, what accompanying change is seen in plasma bicarbonate?
In cases of respiratory alkalosis, what accompanying change is seen in plasma bicarbonate?
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What distinguishes mixed acid-base disorders from simple disorders?
What distinguishes mixed acid-base disorders from simple disorders?
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Which of the following would lead to a normal anion gap in metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following would lead to a normal anion gap in metabolic acidosis?
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In the judgment of simple acid-base disorders, what does an increased PCO2 with an increased bicarbonate indicate?
In the judgment of simple acid-base disorders, what does an increased PCO2 with an increased bicarbonate indicate?
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Study Notes
Acid-Base Homeostasis Regulation
- Metabolic processes generate acids and bases.
- Blood pH ranges 7.35-7.45.
- Acid-base homeostasis is the stability of physiological pH, essential for normal metabolism and cell function.
- Disturbances in acid-base homeostasis disrupt this stability.
- Interactions between lungs, kidneys, and buffers regulate acid-base balance.
Acid Generation
- Metabolic processes generate acids.
- Carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) is a volatile acid, formed from CO₂ hydration.
- CO₂ is produced by the complete oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids, and certain amino acids.
- Nonvolatile acids (H₂SO₄, H₃PO₄) are normal products of amino acid and phosphoester catabolism.
- Incomplete oxidation of carbohydrates and fats creates additional nonvolatile organic acids.
- Examples: Beta-hydroxybutyric acid, acetoacetic acid, lactic acid.
Role of the Lungs
- Alveolar ventilation adjusts CO₂ excretion.
- Maintains a PaCO₂ of 40 mmHg, despite CO₂ production fluctuations.
- This stabilizes plasma H₂CO₃ concentration.
- Impaired ventilation leads to CO₂ retention and a rise in H₂CO₃ concentration.
- Excessive ventilation causes CO₂ loss and decreased H₂CO₃ concentration.
Buffers
- Buffers minimize H⁺ concentration variations.
- Many buffers are involved in acid-base homeostasis and exist as chemical pairs in equilibrium.
- Table 4-1 lists buffer systems and their buffering effect percentages.
Role of the Kidneys
- Maintaining proper bicarbonate concentration (22-26 mmol/L) in extracellular fluid is critical for homeostasis.
- Kidneys reclaim filtered bicarbonate and replenish bicarbonate consumed in buffering nonvolatile acids.
- Bicarbonate in extracellular fluid acts as a primary buffer.
- Other buffers include proteins, phosphate, bone, and hemoglobin.
- The kidneys eliminate excess H⁺ in urine.
- When nonvolatile acid production exceeds the kidney's buffering capacity, metabolic acidosis results.
Respiratory and Metabolic Components Interface
- Lungs regulate PCO₂, kidneys regulate [HCO₃⁻].
- Close relationship between respiratory and metabolic components.
- Regulation of both factors maintains stable blood pH.
- Compensation occurs if one system is disrupted, causing the other system to adjust.
Acid-Base Evaluation
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) is a primary assessment tool.
- Measures pH, PCO₂, [HCO₃⁻].
- Venous total HCO₃⁻ measurement is also important, as small errors in the ABG HCO₃⁻ measurement are common.
- Anion gap is a diagnostic tool for metabolic acidosis.
- Calculated as: [Na⁺] - [HCO₃⁻] - [Cl⁻].
- Measures unmeasured anions/cations.
Simple Acid-Base Disorders
- Metabolic acidosis has a decreased [HCO₃⁻], and can be categorized as elevated-anion gap or normal-anion gap.
- Respiratory acidosis has an elevated PCO₂, resulting from hypoventilation.
- Metabolic alkalosis has an elevated [HCO₃⁻], and can result from loss of gastric acid or ingestion of alkali.
- Respiratory alkalosis results from hyperventilation.
- These imbalances can be mixed.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to acid-base disorders, blood pH regulation, and the body's compensatory mechanisms. Questions address the roles of buffers, the effects of metabolic and respiratory conditions, and the implications on the cardiovascular system. Test your understanding of these critical physiological processes.
