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What is the primary extracellular buffer system?
What is the primary extracellular buffer system?
- Hemoglobin
- Plasma proteins
- Bicarbonate-carbonic acid (correct)
- Phosphate
The Severinghaus electrode measures:
The Severinghaus electrode measures:
- pCO₂ (correct)
- pH
- pO₂
- HCO₃⁻
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by ___ per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise:
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by ___ per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise:
- 2 mEq/L
- 1 mEq/L (correct)
- 0.5 mEq/L
- 5 mEq/L
What is the primary extracellular buffer system?
What is the primary extracellular buffer system?
The Severinghaus electrode measures:
The Severinghaus electrode measures:
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by ___ per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise:
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by ___ per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise:
What is the primary extracellular buffer system?
What is the primary extracellular buffer system?
The Severinghaus electrode measures:
The Severinghaus electrode measures:
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by ___ per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise:
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by ___ per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise:
Flashcards
Bicarbonate-carbonic acid
Bicarbonate-carbonic acid
The primary extracellular buffer system.
pCO₂
pCO₂
The Severinghaus electrode measures partial pressure of carbon dioxide.
1 mEq/L
1 mEq/L
In chronic respiratory acidosis, HCO₃⁻ increases by 1 mEq/L per 10 mmHg pCO₂ rise.
