Chapter 25, Problem 5CAL

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The primary cause of reduced or increased $\text{pH}$ in the body could be respiratory and metabolic (acidosis and alkalosis). The body tries to compensate the loss or gain of protons and bicarbonate ions. If there is increased proton in the body, it will be compensated by elevating the level of bicarbonate ions. If the level of bicarbonate is less it will be compensated by decreasing the level of protons in the body. The renal and respiratory system compensates for the increased or decreased $\text{pH}$ by absorbing the excess of protons or bicarbonate ions or by providing the protons and bicarbonate ions in case of decreased or increased $\text{pH}$ so that $\text{pH}$ could return to an optimum level.