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What is blood pH primarily responsible for regulating?
What is blood pH primarily responsible for regulating?
- Blood sugar levels
- Oxygen levels
- H+ and HCO3- ions (correct)
- Electrolyte balance
What ions does blood pH regulate?
What ions does blood pH regulate?
- H+ and Cl- ions
- Na+ and K+ ions
- Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions
- H+ and HCO3- ions (correct)
What is the primary function of the blood pH regulatory system?
What is the primary function of the blood pH regulatory system?
- Regulating body temperature
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Maintaining acid-base balance (correct)
- Maintaining blood pressure
What is the result of blood pH imbalance?
What is the result of blood pH imbalance?
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What ions are involved in the regulation of blood pH?
What ions are involved in the regulation of blood pH?
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Blood pH Regulation
- Blood pH is primarily responsible for regulating the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the blood.
- The blood pH regulatory system regulates the balance of three important ions: hydrogen ions (H+), bicarbonate ions (HCO3-), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
- The primary function of the blood pH regulatory system is to maintain a narrow pH range of 7.35-7.45, which is crucial for proper cellular function.
- An imbalance of blood pH can lead to serious health consequences, including respiratory and metabolic acidosis or alkalosis.
- The ions involved in the regulation of blood pH are hydrogen ions (H+), bicarbonate ions (HCO3-), and carbon dioxide (CO2), which work together to maintain acid-base homeostasis.
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