Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Stack #4587391
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ph | A measure of how acidic or basic something is. Lower pH more acidic, higher pH more basic |
| Acid | A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution |
| Base (Alkali) | A substance that accepts hydrogen ions or releases hydroxide ions (OH-) |
| Buffer System | A chemical system that keeps the pH stable by absorbing or releasing H+. The main one in the body is the bicarbonate buffer system. |
| Bicarbonate (HCO3-) | A base that helps neutralize acids. Controlled mostly by the kidneys. |
| Carbonic Acid (H2CO3) | Formed when CO2 mixes with water. Controlled by the lungs because breathing affects CO2 levels. |
| CO2 carbon dioxide | Acts like an acid in the body. If you retain CO2, your pH drops |
| Respiratory Acidosis | Low pH due to too much CO2. Happens with hypoventilation (not breathing enough) |
| Respiratory Alkalosis | High pH due to too little CO2. Happens with hyperventilation (breathing too fast) |
| Metabolic Acidosis | Low pH because the body lost too much bicarbonate or produced too many acids |
Created by:
yetzelgarcia