H* ion concentration (molarity) pH 1 M NaOH - Drain cleaner 10-14 14 13 Lye 12 Household ammonia 11 Milk of magnesia 10 Detergent solution 9. Seawater 8. Blood NEUTRAL 10-7 7 Milk Urine 6 Unpolluted rainwater Black coffee Beer Vinegar Cola Lemon juice 2 Stomach acid 1 100 Battery acid FIGURE 2.9 pH Scale The concentration of Ht ions varies by a factor of 10 between each pH number since the scale is logarithmic. More acidic (lower pH) More basic (higher pH)

Q: What is it called when blood pH is below what it should be?

A: pH - It is defined as the concentration of hydrogen ion.  If pH is 7, then it will be a neutral…

Q: How do dehydration and overhydration differ from isosmotic fluid imbalances?

A: Introduction: In a day, the amount of water may increase or decrease in the body.  The body…

Q: What is the difference between a complete compensation, a partial compensation and uncompensated…

A: Compensation refers to the restoring body's pH to the normal range of 7.36 to 7.44. The acid-base…

Q: List the causes and signs of the 4 major acid- base disturbances?

A: Acid-base balance is defined as the equilibrium between the acid and base elements of body fluids…

Q: Determine main cause of Acid-Base Disturbance with compensation (if there is one) pH=7.31…

A: Acid base disturbance are common clinical conditions occurs when changes in pH due to changes or…

Q: How does urea cycling contribute to the osmolarity of the medulla?

A: Urinary System is an excretory system to remove nitrogenous waste from the body. The human urinary…

Q: What is the compensatory mechanism for metabolic acidosis

A: Metabolic acidosis refers to the accumulation of acid in the body brought on by renal disease or…

Q: The synthesis of aromatic amino acids requires precursor metabolites made in which central metabolic…

A: Introduction: There are a total of 22 amino acids that make up the proteins or polypeptides. Out of…

Q: Determine main cause of Acid-Base Disturbance with compensation (if there is one) pH=7.33    PCO2=…

A: The acid-base disturbance is a common clinical condition that occurs when changes in pH due to…

Q: What is it called when blood pH is above what it should be?

A: pH is also known as the power of hydrogen. If a chemical has a lower pH it is said to be an acid,…

Q: Does the H+ concentration increase or decrease when the pH drops from 5 to 4?

A: pH is the unit to measure the acidity or basicity . it is given by negative log of hydrogen ion…

Q: What is acidosis and alkalosis? What are the symptoms and negative health effects of acidosis and…

A: The normal body metabolic processes are able to generate a large number of acids that are…

Q: What is the approximate percentage (in mass) of water in the human body? Is this percentage expected…

A: 99% f the human body comprises six elements- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and…

Q: Metabolic acidosis is often treated by administering hydrogen carbonate intravenously. Explain how…

A: Metabolic acidosis is a condition of acid-base imbalance, which might because due to an increase in…

Q: Micky Mango is a 64-year-old male admitted to the emergency room for asthma. His laboratory results…

A: Respiratory diseases are referred to as diseases caused by pathogens, contaminants, toxicants, or…

Q: Determine main cause of Acid-Base Disturbance with compensation (if there is one) pH=7.50…

A: Acid base disturbance are common clinical conditions occurs when changes in pH due to changes or…

Q: What re the mechanisms involved in acid-base balance regulation. Are there any hormones involved in…

A: Acid-base regulation can be described as the regulation of the pH in the extracellular fluid. The…

Q: How do sodium, chloride, and potassium works in regulating water balance? Explain in simple terms.

A: Electrolytes play a very crucial role in regulating water balance. Sodium-potassium pump plays a…

Q: List the various sources of fixed acid.

A: A nonvolatile acid referred to as a fixed acid is an acid that is not removed in the lungs and is…

Q: List the sources of fluid intake.

A: Fluid intake is defined as the total amount of water consumed in all forms which include food,…

Q: If an individual has decreased acid secretion in urine due to renal failure, how is the pH of the…

A: The cells in the body employ chemical reactions to complete tasks including the conversion of food…

Q: What are the cellular metabolism dysfunction and systemic impact on acidosis with RR 28 bpm, Sp02…

A: Acidosis is the most common acid-base disruption in critical illness, and it has been shown to…

Q: List five routes of water loss. Which one accounts for thegreatest loss? Which one is most…

A: Water plays a significant role in the transport of nutrients to all parts of the body. It also helps…

Q: main cause of Acid-Base Disturbance

A: When the normal balance between acids and bases gets altered in the human body plasma pH values…

Q: Write the chemical equation for the carbonic acid–bicarbonate buffer system?

A: When a strong acid is introduced into a body, buffers take care of it. Buffers mainly act as…

Q: What are the sources of water gain and loss in the body? What arethe sources of Na1 gain and loss?

A: Water, accounting on average for 60% of the human body weight and in some organisms it's upto 90% of…

Q: Define hypocapnia and hypercapnia. Name the pHimbalances that result from these conditions and…

A: Carbon dioxide is transported in the blood via three mechanisms: bound to hemoglobin, dissolved in…

Q: Explain acidosis and alkalosis. What functions do buffers provide in this system?

A: Normal blood pH is about 7.4. It is very important to keep the blood pH normal. various homeostatic…

Q: What effect does ANH have on Na+ and water loss in urine?

A: ANH stands for atrial natriuretic hormone. The Atria of the heart secretes this hormone in response…

Q: Define water balance

A: Homeostasis is any self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability…

Q: Describe the components of the protein buffering system and where and how they help prevent pH…

A: The buffer systems in the human body are extremely efficient, and different systems work at…

Q: Describe the role of the respiratory system in the regulation of H1 concentration.

A: Respiratory centre is located in the medulla and pons.