Why would a deviation in blood pH result in death?

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: What is the plasma pH range?

A: The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. The readings are based around a pH of 7, which is neutral, like…

Q: What is the importance of the buffer system in human body fluids? Mention two important buffer…

A: Definition  Buffer : Buffer is a mixture of weak acid or weak base and a mixture of its salt of…

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: :The range of the blood pH is

A: Blood consists of plasma (55% ) and blood corpuscles such as RBC , WBC and platelets  (45%).Process…

Q: Describe the buffer systems that help to keep the pH of the body’s fluids stable?

A: A solution is said to be a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in any one phase(solid,…

Q: describe how the three major chemical buffer systems of the body resist pH changes

A: The three major buffer system in the human body are the bicarbonate, phosphate and protein buffer…

Q: Which is a pre-molar?

A: Premolars are permanent teeth present in back of mouth. 8 premolars are present in the oral cavity.

Q: What is the highest pH level?

A: pH can be defined as the scale  that is used to specify the acidity or basicity of the aqueous…

Q: Reduced blood flow through the kidneys for a long timewill have what effect on serum pH? Why?

A: Blood is a fluid tissue that helps to transport oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.…

Q: What effect is observed on the pH of the blood in each of the following cases? a. [HCO 3−]…

A: Carbon dioxide is major gaseous waste product released a result of metabolism. The carbon dioxide is…

Q: What is electrolyte balance?

A: An equilibrium between the amount of electrolytes such as calcium, potassium and sodium  that is…

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 main chemical buffers in blood?

A: Buffers are solutions that can resist any change in pH of the solution on the addition of acids or…

Q: What is the effect of adding water to the body?

A: Water is an essential part of human diet. Water makes up to near about 70 % of human body.

Q: What is the ph of human blood?

A: Blood pH is important part of health system. Many factors control the blood pH.

Q: List the three major chemical buffer systems of the body and describe how they resist pH changes.

A: pH (power of hydrogen) regulation is an important component of the acid-base homeostasis mechanism.…

Q: List the six major electrolytes found in body fluids, other than H+ and HCO3–.

A: Electrolyte Balance:              The body comprises of enormous variety of ions or electrolytes. An…

Q: Suppose a pregnant woman with severe morning sickness has been vomitingsteadily for several days.…

A: Severe morning sickness may lead mother to the dehydration The loss of stomach acid affect her body…

Q: explain the role of glutamine system in adjusting the blood PH

A: Glutamine is an amino acid which is used in protein synthesis. Glutamine plays an important role in…

Q: what is electrolytes imbalance?

A: In the human body, 60% of the weight is contributed by water, with 40% intracellular and 20%…

Q: Why did sodium levels, in the blood, drop to 126 mEq/L? Explain in detail why the sodium levels are…

A: Hyponatremia is the low level of sodium in the blood. It may cause headache, fatigue and confusion.

Q: If you hold your breath for 30 seconds, what is likely to happen to your blood pH?

A: Breathing is the process in which air is expelled and taken in the lungs for exchange of oxygen.

Q: What diseases or conditions if you have buffer deficiency in your body?

A: The buffer systems plays an important role in our body. It takes few seconds in the blood to make…

Q: describe what a buffer system does to control blood pH levels.

A: Buffer is basically the substance that resist the change in pH of the blood. The three major buffer…

Q: What characteristics are needed for a substance to be soluble in body fluids?

A: Body fluids are the body liquids, which are present in the body. These fluids play an essential role…

Q: PCO2 is 25 torr, the pH is 7.62 and the HCO3- is 25 mEq/ respiratory alkalosis with renal…

A: Acid base disorders are defined as a group of conditions that are characterized by Hydrogen ion…

Q: Which are the main positive ions found in living beings?

A: Ions are molecules or atoms which contains the net electrical charge on it. The electrical charge…

Q: A high fever is likely to cause deep, rapid respirations,excessive perspiration, and higher…

A: Introduction : High fever which leads to having a high body temperature leads to a lot of…

Q: When blood pH rises above 7.45, _____________ results.

A: pH of the blood generally remains around 7.45 due to presence of sodium bicarbonate buffer system.…

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Q: What changes might occur when a urine sample was kept in a room temperature for 2 hours?

A: A urinalysis is the analysis of a person's urine that is used to diagnose and treat a variety of…

Q: explain how proteins used to minimize changes in blood pH.

A: Blood  It is a body fluid flowing in blood vessels.  It is red in color due to the presence of red…

Q: Define a buffer and explain how it is used to minimize changes in blood pH.

A: The human body uses multiple anatomical changes to retain homeostasis. For several life processes…

Q: If the fluid surrounding a patient's red blood cells is depleted in electrolysis, is crenation or…

A: Hemolysis or kidney failure is the rupturing of red blood cells and the release of their cytoplasm…

Q: Considering the body’s pH balance is impacted by oxygen intake, why would the pH balance of blood…

A: Respiration is the basic process of human body which supports life. In this, oxygen is taken inside…

Q: What is the percentage of water and blood in human body?

A: One of the most important resources in the world is water. To live, water must be available for both…

Q: Carbon dioxide dissolved in body fluids has a pronounced effect on pH.(a) Does pH go up or down when…

A: Body fluid or biofluids are liquids within the body and there are main two classes of body fluids…

Q: What would remain if you let 70 percent of water inside your body evaporate?

A: Water is formed by the bond that occurs between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms to make a polar…