26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance

Normal arterial blood pH is __________.

The most important buffer system in the intracellular fluid compartment (ICF) is the __________ buffer system.

Which statement about acids is true?

The most important buffer system of extracellular fluid, such as plasma, is the __________ buffer system.

Answer questions 5 through 10 by choosing responses from the following: a. ammonium ions b. bicarbonate c. calcium d. chloride e. hydrogen ions f. magnesium g. phosphate h. potassium i. sodium j. water Two substances secreted into the proximal convoluted tubules in exchange for sodium ions.

Multiple Choice More than one choice may apply. In the carbonic acid–bicarbonate buffer system, strong acids are buffered by a. carbonic acid. b. water. c. bicarbonate ion. d. the salt of the strong acid.

Answer questions 5 through 10 by choosing responses from the following: a. ammonium ions b. bicarbonate c. calcium d. chloride e. hydrogen ions f. magnesium g. phosphate h. potassium i. sodium j. water Two ions produced during catabolism of glutamine.

In an individual with metabolic acidosis, a clue that the respiratory system is compensating is provided by a. high blood bicarbonate levels, b. low blood bicarbonate levels, c. rapid, deep breathing, d. slow, shallow breathing.