Hyposecretion of aldosterone would lead to
A. increased secretion of hydrogen ions.
B. decreased secretion of hydrogen ions.
C. no change in secretion of hydrogen ions.
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Question 2) Prolonged vomiting of stomach contents will result in
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. respiratory acidosis.
D. respiratory alkalosis.
E. None of these choices is correct.
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Question 3) A falling blood pH and a rising concentration of carbon dioxide due to emphysema, indicate
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. respiratory acidosis.
D. respiratory alkalosis.
E. None of these choices is correct.
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Question 4) Respiratory alkalosis can occur as a result of
A. asphyxia.
B. asthma.
C. severe emphysema.
D. hyperventilation.
E. hypoventilation.
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Question 5) Ingesting large amounts of sodium bicarbonate can lead to
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. respiratory acidosis.
D. respiratory alkalosis.
E. None of these choices is correct.
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Question 6) The normal pH for blood plasma is
A. 7.00.
B. 7.25 - 7.35.
C. 7.35 - 7.45.
D. 7.45 - 7.55.
E. 6.80 - 7.20.
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Question 7) Which of the following can play a role in buffering the pH of urine?
A. ammonia
B. bicarbonate ions
C. phosphate ions
D. ammonia and bicarbonate ions
E. ammonia, bicarbonate ions and phosphate ions
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Question 8) In renal compensation of acidosis,
A. H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion increases.
B. H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases.
C. H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases.
D. H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate excretion increases.
E. H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion decreases.
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Question 9) Mr. I.M.A. Wreck's plasma pH is 7.2. Which of the following indicates that the body is attempting to compensate and return the body pH to normal?
A. an increase in respiration rate
B. a decrease in respiration rate
C. no change in respiration rate
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Question 10) Once alkalosis has occurred, which of the following would you expect to happen?
A. increased respiratory rate
B. a plasma pH less than 7.40
C. retention of hydrogen ions by the kidney
D. increased renal reabsorption of bicarbonate ions
E. secretion of hydrogen ions by the kidney
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