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NURS 319 Exam 1
Chp 8 - Acid Base Balance Vocab and Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the normal range of blood pH? | 7.35 to 7.45 |
| An acid is defined as: | a molecule that release H |
| A base is defined as: | an ion or molecule that can accept or combine with H |
| How does carbonic acid (H2CO3) leave the body? | through the kidneys |
| How does carbon dioxide (CO2) leave the body? | through the lungs |
| pH represents the concentration of ___. | H |
| What are volatile acids? | Acids that readily come apart and mix with other substances |
| CO2 and water combine to form what volatile acid? | Carbonic acid (H2CO3) |
| What does carbonic anhydrase do? | An enzyme in RBCs that helps readily combine CO2 and water to form carbonic acid. |
| What happens when RBCs break down and release carbonic anhydrase? | the blood becomes more acidic |