Acidosis: Respiratory vs. Metabolic

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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?

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?

15:1

10:1

5:1

20:1 (correct)

Which condition is characterized by increased oxidation of fatty acids and decreased oxidation of carbohydrates?

Ketosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of metabolic acidosis according to the text?

Increased production of ketone bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is elevated in the blood during complete compensation by the kidneys in respiratory acidosis?

PCO2 / carbonic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of odontoblasts?

Forming dentin, a collagen-based mineralized tissue Signup and view all the answers

In respiratory acidosis, what is the initial change observed in the blood?

Increased CO2 (H2CO3) and decreased pH Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis?

Respiratory acidosis involves changes in CO2 levels, while metabolic acidosis involves changes in bicarbonate levels Signup and view all the answers

In the case of partial compensation for respiratory acidosis, what changes would be observed in the blood?

Increased PCO2, decreased pH, and increased bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pH range for arterial blood?

7.35 - 7.45 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions can lead to respiratory acidosis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How is Respiratory Acidosis compensated in the body?

Increased rate of respiration with removal of CO2 by the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range for normal arterial blood?

7.35 - 7.45 Signup and view all the answers

How is Metabolic Acidosis compensated in the body?

Increased rate of respiration with removal of CO2 by the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What happens to pH levels in the blood during Metabolic Acidosis?

pH decreases Signup and view all the answers

Which compensatory mechanism is involved in correcting acidosis by decreasing CO2 through hyperventilation?

Increased rate of respiration with CO2 removal by the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What happens to bicarbonate levels in the blood during partial compensation of Metabolic Acidosis?

Bicarbonate levels decrease Signup and view all the answers