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conjugate acid/base pair
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compounds that differ by the presence of one proton, or H+ (which is donated or accepted)
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electrolytes
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substances that dissociate to form charged particles (ions)
i.e. NaCl --> Na+ + Cl- |
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non-electrolytes
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substances that do NOT contain carbon, includes proteins, carbs, lipids, and sugars
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Which are inorganic compounds?
Which are organic compounds? A.Electrolytes B. Non-electrolytes |
Electrolytes = Inorganic compounds
Non-electrolytes = Organic compounds Note: Opposites |
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cation
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positively charged ions
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anion
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negatively charged ions
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What are the 2 most abundant cations in ICF and ECF?
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ICF = K+
ECT = Na+ |
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How much of the human body is composed of water in a female? Male?
Give an explanation for the difference. |
Female = 50% (More adipose tissue.)
Male = 60% (More skeletal muscle.) |
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Other than water, identify the fluids that make up the human body. (4)
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Intracellular fluid 30% (inside cells)
Interstitial fluid 20% (between cells) Plasma 4.5% Other (CSF, Lymph, etc.) ?.?% |
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Identify the 5 ECFs of the human body.
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Filtrate
Lymph Interstitial fluid CSF Plasma |
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What 2 pressures drive fluid movement "out" of an ECF to another ECF?
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Blood pressure (pushes plasma out)
Osmotic pressure |
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What 2 pressures drive fluid movement "into" an ECF from another ECF?
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EC hydrostatic pressure
Osmotic pressure of blood |
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osmotic pressure
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pressure generated by water moving by osmosis into or out of a cell
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metabolic water
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water made from oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria during ETS; 300 mL made daily
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evaporation at the lungs
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water expelled from breathing; not always seen in hot climite; 400 mL made daily
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edema
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movement of abnormal amounts of water from plasma into interstitial fluid
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Where does your daily total input of water come from? (3)
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Food = 1000 mL
Liquid = 1200 mL Metabolic water = 300 mL Total = 2500 mL |
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Where does your daily total output of water come from? (4)
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Urination = 1200 mL
Evaporation at skin = 750 mL Evaporation at lungs = 400 mL Loss in feces = 150 mL Total = 2500 mL |
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What system regulates fluid homeostasis?
What is one pro and one con? |
Endocrine system
Pro = Reactions last long Con = Systems takes long to react |
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juxtaglomerular apparatus (complex)
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structure that detects drops in BP, drops in blood O2, and in response, makes and releases renin and erythropoetin
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Identify the two components that make up the juxtaglomerular apparatus (complex).
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Juxtaglomerular cells
Macula densa cells |
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juxtaglomerular cells
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enlarged smooth muscle cells that surround an afferent arteriole
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macula densa cells
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cells in the wall of the DCT; detect ionic content and water volume
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Where does Angiotensin I convert to Angiotensin II?
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In the lungs
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What converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I?
Where does this conversion happen? |
Renin
Occurs in the blood |
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Why does Angiotensinogen convert to Angiotensin I?
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When BP or blood O2 drops, renin will convert it.
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What does Angiotensin II do?
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Powerful vasoconstrictor that when activated, releases ADH (hypothalamus/post. pituitary gland) and aldosterone (adrenal cortex)
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What receptors does the afferent arteriole have for Angiotensin II?*
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Increase vessel pressure
Increase Na+ reabsorption Increase H2O reabsorption |
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What is the main function of Angiotensin II?
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Increase BP by saving blood volume
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What is the main function of renin?
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Fix low BP (by increasing it), but does nothing to heart rate
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acid
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any substance that increases H+ ion concentration;
H+ ion donor; Less than 7 on pH scale is acidic |
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base
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any substance that decreases H+ ion concentration;
H+ ion acceptor; More than 7 on pH scale is alkaline |
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What is the pH scale based on?
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A logarithmic scale with each number representing 10x more than the number next to it.
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Identify the 6 acidic substances made by humans.
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Carbonic acid
Lactic acid Sulfuric acid Phosphoric acid Fatty acids Ketones |
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carbonic acid
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from metabolism converting CO2 --> HCO3-
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lactic acid
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from conversion of pyruvates in anaerobic metabolism
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sulfuric acid
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from metabolism of sulfur containing proteins
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phosphoric acid
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from metabolism of phosphorus containing proteins
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fatty acids/ketones
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from metabolism of lipids
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OH-
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hydroxide
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Sources of human alkalinity often result from _________.
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consumption
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Consumption of food that contains these 3 elements tend to form hydroxides (OH-).
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Ca++, K+, Mg++
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blood pH range
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7.35 to 7.45
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Why must we control blood pH so tightly?
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So that proteins do NOT denature and/or enzymes do NOT change shape
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volatile acid
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goes from liquid to gas quickly;
can be eliminated by the lungs; H2CO3 is the only significant one for humans; i.e. gasoline |
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fixed acid
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stay in solutions;
can be eliminated by the kidney; i.e. all acids made by the body except H2CO3 |
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buffer
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a substance or physiological action that can resist changes in pH
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When does a buffer stop working?
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When the substance runs out of buffering molecules to donate
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What are the 3 chemical buffers in humans?
Which is the major buffer in the ECF, ICF, and in both? |
Bicarbonate = ECF
Protein = both ECF and ICF Phosphate = ICF |
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What are the 2 physiological buffers in humans?
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Respiratory System
Urinary System |
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How does the respiratory system act as a physiological buffer?
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Expels volatile acids;
Buffers by altering respiratory rate and depth |
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How does the urinary system act as a physiological buffer?
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Expels fixed acids;
Buffers by modifying urine in DCT/CD (saving or passing H+ ions) |
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acidosis
What is the associated condition? |
blood pH lower than 7.35
acidemia |
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alkalosis
What is the associated condition? |
blood pH higher than 7.45
alkalemia |
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As blood CO2 goes up, what happens to blood pH?
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It goes DOWN!
They are inverses. |
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As blood CO2 goes down, what happens to blood pH?
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It goes UP!
They are inverses. |
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The only cause of respiratory acidosis (pH lower than 7.35) would be some version of _________.
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hypoventilation, i.e. lung disease, emphysema, black lung, COPD, etc.
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The only cause of respiratory alkalosis (pH higher than 7.45) would be some version of _________.
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hyperventilation
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If there is nothing wrong with your lungs, and your blood pH is abnormal --- what is the cause of your acidosis or alkalosis?
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Metabolic
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What is the only cause of respiratory acidosis/alkalosis?
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It's caused by an issue within your lungs.
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What are the causes of metabolic acidosis/alkalosis?
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Infinite causes
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How can you tell if someone is urinating out a lot of H+ and trying to fix their acidosis?
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Their urine will also be acidic.
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Identify a substance with a pH of 1.
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Car battery acid
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Identify a substance with a pH of 2.
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Lemon juice
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Identify a substance with a pH of 3.
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Vinegar
Acid rain |
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Identify a substance with a pH of 5.
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Rain pH
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Identify a substance with a pH of 6.
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Milk
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Identify a substance with a pH of 7.
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Stream pH
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Identify a substance with a pH of 8.
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Baking soda
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Identify a substance with a pH of 9.
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Sea water
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Identify a substance with a pH of 10.
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Milk of magnesia
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Identify a substance with a pH of 12.
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Ammonia
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Identify a substance with a pH of 13.
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Lye (sodium hydroxide, chemical straightening treatment)
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Where is calcitonin produced and what is its function?
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C cells of the parathyroid gland
Decrease calcium concentration |
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Where is parathyroid hormone produced and what is its function?
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Parathyroid glands
Increase calcium concentration in the blood |
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hypernatremia
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excessive amounts of Na+ in the blood
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hyponatremia
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abnormally low concentration of Na+ (or salt) in blood
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hyperkalemia
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excessive amounts of K+ in the blood
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hypokalemia
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abnormally low concentration of K+ in blood
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hypercalcemia
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excessive amounts of Ca+ in the blood
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hypocalcemia
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abnormally low concentration of Ca+ in the blood
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Other than water, identify the fluids that make up the human body. (4)
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Intracellular fluid 30% (inside cells)
Interstitial fluid 20% (between cells) Plasma 4.5% Other (CSF, Lymph, etc.) ?.?% |