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How do the kidneys compensate for acidosis in respiratory acidosis?
How do the kidneys compensate for acidosis in respiratory acidosis?
- By increasing NaHCO3 levels (correct)
- By decreasing pH
- By decreasing the NaHCO3 to H2CO3 ratio
- By decreasing PCO2 levels
What characterizes metabolic acidosis caused by a high protein diet?
What characterizes metabolic acidosis caused by a high protein diet?
- Decreased production of acids
- Lowered oxidation of proteins
- Decreased production of lactic acid
- Increased oxidation of proteins producing large amounts of acids (correct)
What is the ideal ratio between NaHCO3 and H2CO3 during compensation for acidosis in respiratory acidosis?
What is the ideal ratio between NaHCO3 and H2CO3 during compensation for acidosis in respiratory acidosis?
- 15:1
- 10:1
- 5:1
- 20:1 (correct)
Which condition is characterized by increased oxidation of fatty acids and decreased oxidation of carbohydrates?
Which condition is characterized by increased oxidation of fatty acids and decreased oxidation of carbohydrates?
What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis according to the text?
What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis according to the text?
What is elevated in the blood during complete compensation by the kidneys in respiratory acidosis?
What is elevated in the blood during complete compensation by the kidneys in respiratory acidosis?
What is the primary function of odontoblasts?
What is the primary function of odontoblasts?
In respiratory acidosis, what is the initial change observed in the blood?
In respiratory acidosis, what is the initial change observed in the blood?
What is the primary difference between respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary difference between respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis?
In the case of partial compensation for respiratory acidosis, what changes would be observed in the blood?
In the case of partial compensation for respiratory acidosis, what changes would be observed in the blood?
What is the normal pH range for arterial blood?
What is the normal pH range for arterial blood?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?
How is Respiratory Acidosis compensated in the body?
How is Respiratory Acidosis compensated in the body?
What is the pH range for normal arterial blood?
What is the pH range for normal arterial blood?
How is Metabolic Acidosis compensated in the body?
How is Metabolic Acidosis compensated in the body?
What happens to pH levels in the blood during Metabolic Acidosis?
What happens to pH levels in the blood during Metabolic Acidosis?
Which compensatory mechanism is involved in correcting acidosis by decreasing CO2 through hyperventilation?
Which compensatory mechanism is involved in correcting acidosis by decreasing CO2 through hyperventilation?
What happens to bicarbonate levels in the blood during partial compensation of Metabolic Acidosis?
What happens to bicarbonate levels in the blood during partial compensation of Metabolic Acidosis?
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