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21 Cards in this Set
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Acids
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donate protons
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acidosis
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accumulating H+ in body fluids
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bases
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low amounts of H+
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alkolosis
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reduced H+ or increased base
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Strong acids
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HCl and H2CO3
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pH norm in body
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7.35-7.45
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how much change does one unit of pH alter H
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10 fold
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volatile acids
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can be broken apart...H2CO3
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fixed acid
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lactic acid
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what type of buffer system is bicarbonate
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open
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Noncarbonate buffering system
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closed
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buffer strength depends on
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the initial pH before H+ are added or subtracted
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what organs work synonymously to excrete acids from the body
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Lungs and kidneys
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What type of acid do the lungs excrete
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Volatile acids
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What type of acids do the kidneys excrete
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Fixed acids
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in respiratory acidosis what condition causes an increase in PaCO2
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Hypoventilation
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Hyperventilation causes what respiratory disturbance
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respiratory alkalosis
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Metabolic acidosis is caused by
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Aspirin ingestion, renal failure, and severe dehydration
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Metabolic alkalosis is caused by
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Excessive vomiting, diuretics, renal disease
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How does hydration reaction effect plasma bicarbonate
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when the pco2 is greater than 40 mmHg, it increases 10 mmHg for every 1 mEq/Lof bicarbonate increase
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What effects does a 1 mEq/L decrease in bicarbonate have on PC 02
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It decreases 5 mnHg of mercury when the PCO 2 is less than 40 mmHg
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