Chapter 25, Problem 5SAQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The importance of respiratory system in the regulation of acid base balance.

Introduction:

In human body, blood requires the right balance of acidic and basic compounds to perform all function properly. This is known as acid base balance. Two vital organs kidneys and lungs play an important role to maintain the acid-base balance. The respiratory system adjusts the blood pH by exhaling the CO₂ during gaseous exchange. The adjustment in speed and depth of breathing by the lungs and brain regulate blood pH.