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What is the most important buffer system for leveling off pH fluctuations?
What is the most important buffer system for leveling off pH fluctuations?
- Bicarbonate-carbonic acid system (correct)
- Phosphate buffer system
- Hemoglobin buffer system
- Protein buffer system
What is the cause of respiratory acidosis?
What is the cause of respiratory acidosis?
- Loss of H+
- Overproduction of H+
- Retention of CO2 (correct)
- Ingestion of antacids
What are the effects of alkalosis on the respiratory system?
What are the effects of alkalosis on the respiratory system?
- Overproduction of H+
- Ingestion of antacids
- Loss of CO2 (hyperventilation) (correct)
- Retention of CO2
How is metabolic alkalosis caused?
How is metabolic alkalosis caused?
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What are the compensation mechanisms for acidosis?
What are the compensation mechanisms for acidosis?
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What are the effects of dehydration?
What are the effects of dehydration?
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What are the attempts to compensate for fluid loss?
What are the attempts to compensate for fluid loss?
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What is third-spacing of fluid?
What is third-spacing of fluid?
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What are the effects of increased capillary permeability?
What are the effects of increased capillary permeability?
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How does the body attempt to control serum pH?
How does the body attempt to control serum pH?
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