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Which of the following is the primary mechanism of renal compensation in metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of renal compensation in metabolic alkalosis?
- Increased HCO3- reabsorption
- Decreased H+ excretion (correct)
- Decreased HCO3- excretion
- Increased H+ secretion
Which of the following is the primary mechanism for the body to regulate H+ concentration?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism for the body to regulate H+ concentration?
- Production of ketoacids during fasting or diabetes
- Excretion of volatile acids through respiration
- Renal conservation and excretion of HCO3- (correct)
- Buffering systems that bind and release H+
What is the primary role of the buffer systems in acid-base disturbances?
What is the primary role of the buffer systems in acid-base disturbances?
- To restore the pH to normal levels
- To signal the kidneys to initiate renal compensation
- To initiate respiratory compensation
- To provide immediate, but limited, compensation (correct)
Which of the following is the primary source of fixed (non-volatile) acid production in the body?
Which of the following is the primary source of fixed (non-volatile) acid production in the body?
In the context of acid-base regulation, what is the primary function of the respiratory system?
In the context of acid-base regulation, what is the primary function of the respiratory system?
In respiratory alkalosis, which of the following compensatory mechanisms occurs?
In respiratory alkalosis, which of the following compensatory mechanisms occurs?
Which of the following conditions would lead to metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following conditions would lead to metabolic alkalosis?
Which of the following buffer systems is primarily responsible for regulating pH in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Which of the following buffer systems is primarily responsible for regulating pH in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
In the context of acid-base regulation, what is the primary compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
In the context of acid-base regulation, what is the primary compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis?
In the reaction CO2 + H2O ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ H+ + HCO3-, which of the following is true during respiratory acidosis?
In the reaction CO2 + H2O ⇌ H2CO3 ⇌ H+ + HCO3-, which of the following is true during respiratory acidosis?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of severe acid-base imbalance?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of severe acid-base imbalance?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of respiratory compensation in metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism for renal compensation during metabolic acidosis?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism for renal compensation during metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary role of the buffer systems in the body during respiratory acidosis?
What is the primary role of the buffer systems in the body during respiratory acidosis?
In respiratory alkalosis, which of the following compensatory mechanisms is NOT involved?
In respiratory alkalosis, which of the following compensatory mechanisms is NOT involved?
Which of the following hormones plays a role in regulating acid-base balance by promoting hydrogen ion (H+) secretion and bicarbonate (HCO3-) reabsorption?
Which of the following hormones plays a role in regulating acid-base balance by promoting hydrogen ion (H+) secretion and bicarbonate (HCO3-) reabsorption?
In the context of acid-base disturbances, what is the primary consequence of hypokalemia (low potassium levels)?
In the context of acid-base disturbances, what is the primary consequence of hypokalemia (low potassium levels)?
Which of the following statements about the regulation of acid-base balance is correct?
Which of the following statements about the regulation of acid-base balance is correct?
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