Question 1

An important buffer system within red blood cells and tubules of the kidney is the protein buffer system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis?

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A)   asthma
B)   morbid obesity
C)   intestinal fistulas
D)   diarrhea
E)   overconsumption of coffeeF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The kidney uses _______________ and _______________ as buffers because the kidneys cannot excrete bicarbonate at the same time as hydrogen ions.

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dibasic ph...

Question 4

What is the most predominant base involved in human acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   bicarbonate
B)   alkaline water
C)   calcium carbonate
D)   magnesium citrate
E)   ammoniaF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 5

What is the minimum pH of urine in humans?

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A)   3.9
B)   3.2
C)   4.5
D)   5.8
E)   5.1F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Metabolic acidosis refers to all types of acidosis that are not caused by excessive ammonia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lactic acidosis occurs as a result of increased production of lactate or ketoacids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Carbonic _______________ inhibitors such as the drug acetazolamide can result in excessive loss of base while inhibiting production of carbonic acid in the kidney.

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The answer of Carbonic _______________ inhibitors such as the drug...

Question 9

What is the normal pH range of serum in humans?

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A)   7.35-7.45
B)   6.15-6.75
C)   5.4-5.6
D)   8.55-8.59
E)   4.0-5.0F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Water is considered neutral at pH _______________.

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Question 11

List three physiological means by which the body can accommodate all the hydrogen ions it constantly produces.

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Question 12

Which of the following buffer systems buffers both extracellular and intracellular fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)   the phosphate buffer system
B)   the protein buffer system
C)   the hemoglobin buffer system
D)   the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system
E)   the monosodium buffer systemF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Explain Kussmaul breathing.

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Kussmaul breathing is rapid, deep, and l...

Question 14

Where is the respiratory center in the brain located?

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A)   pineal gland
B)   pituitary gland
C)   posterior cerebrum
D)   pons
E)   medullaF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

What is the most biochemically important volatile acid in the body?

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A)   hydrochloric acid
B)   acetic acid
C)   phosphoric acid
D)   nitric acid
E)   carbonic acidF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Free hydrogen ions combine with _______________ to form ammonium.

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The answer of Free hydrogen ions combine with _______________ to...

Question 17

Nonvolatile acids include those inorganic acids that are formed during metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which medical condition occurs when the retention of carbon dioxide causes a decrease in the pH of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   metabolic alkalosis
B)   metabolic acidosis
C)   diabetic alkalosis
D)   respiratory alkalosis
E)   respiratory acidosisF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Discuss the etiology of metabolic alkalosis.

Accepted Answer

Clinical situations resulting in alkalos...

Question 20

Catecholamines are drugs that can cause what type of acid-base imbalance?

Accepted Answer

A)   physical acidosis
B)   metabolic acidosis
C)   metabolic alkalosis
D)   respiratory acidosis
E)   respiratory alkalosisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 8: Acid Base Balance

Free hydrogen ions combine with _______________ to form ammonium.

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Metabolic acidosis refers to all types of acidosis that are not caused by excessive ammonia.

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What is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis?

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Nonvolatile acids include those inorganic acids that are formed during metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid.

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Carbonic _______________ inhibitors such as the drug acetazolamide can result in excessive loss of base while inhibiting production of carbonic acid in the kidney.

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What is the most predominant base involved in human acid-base balance?

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Lactic acidosis occurs as a result of increased production of lactate or ketoacids.

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Which medical condition occurs when the retention of carbon dioxide causes a decrease in the pH of the body?

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What is the most biochemically important volatile acid in the body?

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Where is the respiratory center in the brain located?

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Explain Kussmaul breathing.

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Water is considered neutral at pH _______________.

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Discuss the etiology of metabolic alkalosis.

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What is the normal pH range of serum in humans?

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What is the minimum pH of urine in humans?

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Catecholamines are drugs that can cause what type of acid-base imbalance?

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The kidney uses _______________ and _______________ as buffers because the kidneys cannot excrete bicarbonate at the same time as hydrogen ions.

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An important buffer system within red blood cells and tubules of the kidney is the protein buffer system.

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Which of the following buffer systems buffers both extracellular and intracellular fluids?

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List three physiological means by which the body can accommodate all the hydrogen ions it constantly produces.

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