Chemical Buffers Quiz

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Which type of buffer is typically found in the intracellular fluid?

  • Proteins
  • Phosphate (correct)
  • Carbonic acid
  • Sodium bicarbonate

Which type of buffer is typically found in the extracellular fluid?

  • Sodium bicarbonate (correct)
  • Proteins
  • Phosphate
  • Carbonic acid

What is the ideal base bicarbonate-to-carbonic acid buffer pair ratio in the extracellular fluid for maintaining normal blood pH?

  • 25:1
  • 20:1 (correct)
  • 10:1
  • 15:1

What is the effect of increased pH (alkaline) on the metabolic rate?

<p>Increased metabolic rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of decreased pH (acidic) on the metabolic rate?

<p>Decreased metabolic rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the amount of carbonic acid and hydrogen ions in the RBCs when carbon dioxide and water leave the body?

<p>They decrease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the acidity of oxygenated blood compared to deoxygenated blood?

<p>Oxygenated blood is less acidic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the respiratory center in regulating respiration?

<p>Sensing changes in blood carbon dioxide levels and pH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the increase in respiration rate and depth in response to an increase in carbon dioxide levels?

<p>Chemoreflex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism do the kidneys use to increase blood pH?

<p>Eliminating hydrogen ions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is characterized by low CO2 levels?

<p>Respiratory alkalosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if blood pH drops?

<p>The tubules secrete more hydrogen ions into the blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is characterized by high CO2 levels?

<p>Respiratory acidosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism do the kidneys use to form ammonium?

<p>Combining hydrogen ions with ammonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is characterized by low HCO3 levels?

<p>Metabolic acidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining blood pH?

<p>Eliminating hydrogen ions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is characterized by high HCO3 levels?

<p>Metabolic alkalosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for this system to function?

<p>Weeks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the body be in if pH levels change?

<p>Both acidosis and alkalosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical buffer found in the body?

<p>Sodium bicarbonate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal base bicarbonate-to-carbonic acid buffer pair ratio in the extracellular fluid for maintaining normal blood pH?

<p>20:1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a respiratory buffer?

<p>Oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the acidity of oxygenated blood compared to deoxygenated blood?

<p>It decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the increase in respiration rate and depth in response to an increase in carbon dioxide levels?

<p>Chemoreflex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a urinary buffer?

<p>Proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increased pH (alkaline) on the metabolic rate?

<p>It increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of decreased pH (acidic) on the metabolic rate?

<p>It decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining blood pH?

<p>Excreting acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is characterized by the kidneys retaining bicarbonate or excreting large amounts of hydrogen ions?

<p>Metabolic alkalosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the decrease in respiration rate and depth in response to low carbon dioxide levels?

<p>Respiratory alkalosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism do the kidneys primarily use to increase blood pH?

<p>Reabsorbing bicarbonate ions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the respiratory center in regulating respiration?

<p>Controlling respiration rate and depth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increased pH (alkaline) on the metabolic rate?

<p>Decreases metabolic rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if blood pH drops?

<p>The tubules secrete more hydrogen ions into urine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of buffer is typically found in the extracellular fluid?

<p>Bicarbonate buffer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of decreased pH (acidic) on the metabolic rate?

<p>Increases metabolic rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism do the kidneys use to form ammonium?

<p>Combining hydrogen ions with ammonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for this system to function?

<p>Days to weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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