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Shayla Nguyen
Physiology Weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acid–Base Balance | The body’s method of keeping blood pH within the normal range (7.35–7.45). |
| Buffer System | Chemical systems in the blood that resist sudden pH changes |
| Respiratory Compensation | Adjustment of breathing rate to control CO2 levels and influence pH |
| Metabolic Acidosis | Condition where the body produces too much acid or loses too much bicarbonate. |
| Metabolic Alkalosis | Condition caused by excess bicarbonate or loss of acids |
| Respiratory Acidosis | Too much CO2 retained due to slow or impaired breathing. |
| Respiratory Alkalosis | Too little CO2 from rapid breathing or hyperventilation. |
| Kidneys in pH Regulation | Adjust hydrogen ion excretion and bicarbonate reabsorption. |
| Carbon Dioxide | Acts as an acid in the body; high levels lower blood pH. |
| Bicarbonate | Main base in the blood; helps neutralize excess acid. |