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What is the normal pH range of blood?
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?
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?
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?
What happens to the acidity of a solution when more HCI is added?
What is the term for a condition where the pH of blood is below 7.35?
What is the term for a condition where the pH of blood is below 7.35?
What is the role of the kidneys in blood pressure regulation?
What is the role of the kidneys in blood pressure regulation?
What is the primary function of a pulse oximeter?
What is the primary function of a pulse oximeter?
What is the universal donor blood type?
What is the universal donor blood type?
What is measured by a pulse oximeter to determine oxygen saturation?
What is measured by a pulse oximeter to determine oxygen saturation?
What is the purpose of histamine released by basophils?
What is the purpose of histamine released by basophils?
What are the two physical parts of a pulse oximeter?
What are the two physical parts of a pulse oximeter?
What is the effect of adding more drops of NaOH to a solution on its pH?
What is the effect of adding more drops of NaOH to a solution on its pH?
What happens when CO2 is introduced into a solution of water?
What happens when CO2 is introduced into a solution of water?
What is the role of the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system in the body?
What is the role of the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system in the body?
What would the body try to do to compensate for a sudden increase in blood CO2 levels?
What would the body try to do to compensate for a sudden increase in blood CO2 levels?
What is the effect of a sudden increase in blood CO2 levels on the pH of the blood?
What is the effect of a sudden increase in blood CO2 levels on the pH of the blood?
What does ICF refer to in bodily fluids?
What does ICF refer to in bodily fluids?
