pH and Its Significance

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Which of the following substances can contribute to the entry of hydrogen ions into body fluids?

Carbon dioxide (correct)

Oxygen

Glucose

Water

What is the product of anaerobic cellular metabolism that can contribute to the entry of hydrogen ions into body fluids?

Glucose

Water

Carbon dioxide

Lactic acid (correct)

Which of the following can contribute to the entry of hydrogen ions into body fluids when certain proteins are broken down for energy purposes?

Acetic acid

Citric acid

Sulfuric acid

Phosphoric acid (correct)

What can contribute to the entry of hydrogen ions into body fluids based on the type of diet consumed?

Acidic foods Signup and view all the answers

What type of minerals do different types of food provide?

Base-forming minerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the surplus of mineral elements found in most mixed diets after metabolism is complete?

Acid-forming minerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of buffering the surplus of acid-forming mineral elements in body fluids?

To maintain acid-base balance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of hydrogen ions entering body fluids?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which ions are present in all water in the body?

Both hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) Signup and view all the answers

What does the pH symbol represent?

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution Signup and view all the answers

Which pH value indicates a solution that is more acidic?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pH as the concentration of hydrogen ions increases?

The pH decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of pH for blood in the body?

7.35-7.45 Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the pH of blood deviates outside the normal range?

Acidosis Signup and view all the answers

How does the body regulate the pH of body fluids?

By maintaining an acid-base balance Signup and view all the answers

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