Multiple Choice
In acid-base balance and renal handling of drugs, urinary alkalinization (raising urine pH) increases the renal elimination of which substance?
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26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Acid-Base Balance
Back26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Acid-Base Balance
- Multiple ChoiceIn a healthy adult, what is the normal arterial blood pH range?32views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich two organ systems work together to correct pH imbalances in the body?279views
- Textbook Question
What is the difference between metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis? What can cause these conditions?
235views - Multiple ChoiceNormal arterial blood pH is __________.1529views
- Multiple ChoiceThe most important buffer system in the intracellular fluid compartment (ICF) is the __________ buffer system.3855views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich statement about acids is true?1689views2rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe most important buffer system of extracellular fluid, such as plasma, is the __________ buffer system.2909views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following has the LEAST influence over the pH of blood plasma?1174views
- Textbook Question
Two substances secreted into the proximal convoluted tubules in exchange for sodium ions are:
a. Ammonium ions
b. Bicarbonate
c. Calcium
d. Chloride
e. Hydrogen ions
f. Magnesium
g. Phosphate
h. Potassium
i. Sodium
j. Water
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Two ions produced during catabolism of glutamine are:
a. Ammonium ions
b. Bicarbonate
c. Calcium
d. Chloride
e. Hydrogen ions
f. Magnesium
g. Phosphate
h. Potassium
i. Sodium
j. Water
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In an individual with metabolic acidosis, a clue that the respiratory system is compensating is provided by:
a. High blood bicarbonate levels
b. Low blood bicarbonate levels
c. Rapid, deep breathing
d. Slow, shallow breathing
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Describe the role of the respiratory system in controlling acid-base balance.
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Explain how the chemical buffer systems resist changes in pH.
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Explain the relationship of the following to renal secretion and excretion of hydrogen ions:
Plasma carbon dioxide levels
Phosphate
Sodium bicarbonate reabsorption
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