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What are the three parameters measured by blood gas analyzers?
What are the three parameters measured by blood gas analyzers?
pH, pCO2, pO2
What is the normal pH range of the extracellular fluid?
What is the normal pH range of the extracellular fluid?
7.35 to 7.45
What disease condition is indicated by a body pH exceeding 7.45?
What disease condition is indicated by a body pH exceeding 7.45?
Alkalosis
In what time frame does blood respond to changes in carbon dioxide concentration?
In what time frame does blood respond to changes in carbon dioxide concentration?
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What are the three physiological mechanisms for dealing with pH deviations in the blood?
What are the three physiological mechanisms for dealing with pH deviations in the blood?
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