Asked by Victoria Fischer on May 14, 2024
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Identify the mechanisms involved in acid-base balance.Select all that apply.
A) Respiratory mechanisms
B) Active transport mechanisms
C) Renal mechanisms
D) Buffer systems
Acid-Base Balance
The mechanism that the human body uses to maintain a stable pH level in its fluids and tissues.
Respiratory Mechanisms
The physiological processes involved in the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the body.
Renal Mechanisms
The processes and functions carried out by the kidneys to regulate body fluids, electrolytes, and waste product removal.
- Synthesize understanding of the pathological processes to elucidate the breathing patterns resulting from metabolic alterations.
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Underground MonkeyMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C,D
Explanation :
Acid-base balance is regulated by respiratory mechanisms,renal mechanisms,and buffer systems.Acid-base regulation can be monitored by examining arterial blood gases,especially blood pH.Buffer systems prevent wide swings in pH by absorbing or releasing free hydrogen ions.The lungs (respiratory mechanisms)control the carbonic acid supply via carbon dioxide.Conditions that cause retention of carbon dioxide,such as chronic obstruction pulmonary disease,lower the pH,whereas tachypneic conditions,such as hyperventilation syndrome,"blow off" carbon dioxide and increase the pH.The kidneys (renal mechanisms)regulate the concentration of plasma bicarbonate.By reabsorbing or excreting bicarbonate,the kidneys affect acid-base balance.Active transport involves the movement of fluids and electrolytes in the body.
Learning Objectives
- Synthesize understanding of the pathological processes to elucidate the breathing patterns resulting from metabolic alterations.