Acid-Base Balance in Biological Systems
Biology ⇒ Biological Systems and Homeostasis
Acid-Base Balance in Biological Systems starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has a blood pH of 7.28. Is this considered acidosis or alkalosis?
A patient with kidney failure is unable to excrete enough hydrogen ions. What acid-base disorder might develop?
A person is breathing rapidly and deeply after intense exercise. How does this affect their acid-base balance?
Define a buffer in the context of biological systems.
Describe how the body compensates for metabolic acidosis.
Describe metabolic acidosis and give one possible cause.
Describe the role of the kidneys in acid-base balance.
Explain how hyperventilation can affect blood pH.
Explain the difference between respiratory and metabolic causes of acid-base imbalance.
Explain why maintaining acid-base balance is important for enzyme activity.
What is the effect of hypoventilation on blood pH?
What is the main acid produced by cellular respiration?
What is the main source of non-volatile acids in the body?
