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What is the normal pH range of blood?

  • 7.20 - 7.30
  • 7.50 - 7.60
  • 7.70 - 7.80
  • 7.35 - 7.45 (correct)
  • What happens to the pH of a solution when NaOH is added?

  • It increases (correct)
  • It becomes neutral
  • It decreases
  • It remains the same
  • What is the term for a chemical system designed to resist changes in pH?

  • pH regulation
  • Homeostasis
  • Buffer solution (correct)
  • Acid-base balance
  • What happens to the acidity of a solution when more HCI is added?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a condition where the pH of blood is below 7.35?

    <p>Acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the kidneys in blood pressure regulation?

    <p>Regulating blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a pulse oximeter?

    <p>To measure blood oxygen saturation and heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the universal donor blood type?

    <p>O-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured by a pulse oximeter to determine oxygen saturation?

    <p>The amount of light absorbed by deoxygenated hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of histamine released by basophils?

    <p>Not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two physical parts of a pulse oximeter?

    <p>Probe and display</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adding more drops of NaOH to a solution on its pH?

    <p>The pH of the solution will increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when CO2 is introduced into a solution of water?

    <p>The pH of the solution decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system in the body?

    <p>To minimize changes in pH by buffering excess hydrogen ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would the body try to do to compensate for a sudden increase in blood CO2 levels?

    <p>Increase respiratory rate and depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a sudden increase in blood CO2 levels on the pH of the blood?

    <p>The pH of the blood decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICF refer to in bodily fluids?

    <p>Intracellular fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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