Write a balanced equation for the neutralization of stomach acid by NahCO3 .

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Q: The of the principal effects of diarrhea is the excretion (elimination through the bowels) of large…

A: Equilibrium reaction of bicarbonate is :  HCO-3 + Na+ = NaHCO3 (here= represents equilibrium sign)

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Q: Why would lipoid acid deficiency lead to metabolic acidosis in a human?

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Q: Write the equation for the bicarbonate buffer. What enzyme catalyzes this reaction?

A: The bicarbonate buffer system is the regulation of acid-base in the body and maintains a homeostatic…

Q: Write a net ionic equation that shows how this buffer neutralizes added acid (HCl).

A: Introduction Buffer is the solution with the ability to resist the addition of strong acid or base…

Q: Calculate the amount of dextrose and sodium chloride in 750 mL of D5NS.

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

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Q: What is the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve? How would it be affected by a patient with emphysema?

A: Blood along with the blood vessels and heart comprise the circulatory system also referred to as the…

Q: calculate the amount of urea if the patient urea nitrogen is 800mg/L?

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Q: What is the [CH3COO−]/[CH3COOH] ratio inan acetate buffer at pH 4.00?

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Q: Write the equation for the hydrolysis of a triacylglycerol composed of stearic acid, oleic acid, and…

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Q: how to measure total activity of the acid phosphatase enzyme by using Tartrate in blood serum?

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Q: Draw the product formed when oleic acid is hydrogenated

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Q: In the normal amphibian embryo, where do we find the highest concentration of Retinoic Acid (RA)?…

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Q: Describe the neutralization reaction in the digestive system.

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Q: Define oxidative deamination

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Q: In ammonia, give its chemical structures and relative physiologic concentrations and describe their…

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Q: What are the two principle acids which cause metabolic acidosis?

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Q: what is the effect in the change of ph level on benzoquinone concentration?

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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: What is the use of BAC?

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Q: Provide a detailed narrative description of the mechanism of carbonic anhydrase.

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Q: The osmotic pressure of human blood is 7.6 atm at 37 °C. What mass of glucose, C6H12O6, is required…

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Q: What would happen to glucose disgestion if hydrochloric acid production were enhanced?

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Q: Determine the type of acid-base imbalance and the corresponding compensation according to the…

A: Acid base imbalances in blood result in Respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis. Acidosis…

Q: A patient with a one-week history of severe diarrhea resulting in decreased blood bicarbonate levels…

A: introduction Diarrhoea is abnormal or uncommon passing of watery stool that can lead to dehydration;…

Q: there intake of phosphoric acid by glucose? no

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Q: Why edema is present in protein deficiency?

A: Protiens are the basic building blocks of the body. They are used to make  build cells, structural…

Q: main cause of Acid-Base Disturbance with compensation (if there is one)

A: There are mainly two types of acid base imbalance : acidosis and alkalosis. Acidosis as well as…

Q: How would the lungs and kidneys respond to theingestion of large quantities of antacids?

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Q: Blood pH is maintained through the carbonic acid buffer (shown). Explain the mechanism by which the…

A: Buffers are the solution that maintain pH change , they basically contains a mixture of weak acid…

Q: What mass of citric acid (triprotic, C6H5O7H3) contains 152 mEq of citric acid?

A: we can find this by using mole formula.

Q: What are the changes occur in oxidative randicity? Explain.

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Q: Describe metabolic role of sodium and chloride.

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Q: What is the major source of ammonia in the body? Explain.

A: Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is a colorless, pungent gas,…

Q: Where is N Acetylmuramic acid located?

A: N-Acetylmuramic acid is a major constituent part of a unique polymer known as peptidoglycan.

Q: It is estimated that an adult with an average daily diet has a sodium chloride intake of 15 g per…

A: Sodium chloride is an integral part of the daily diet. The body requires up to 2.3 g of sodium…

Q: Explain biochemical role of potassium.

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Q: Calculate the mole ratio of sodium acetate and acetic acid needed to make a buffer of p H 4.68 ( see…

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Q: Sodium ions are found in the extracellular fluid (ECF) in a concentration of 150 mM. How many grams…

A: Millimolar to moles per liter can be converted by dividing the value by 1000. It is because 1…