Renal compensation to a decrease in blood H+ levels is to increase the activity of type
A.
A cells to secrete more bicarbonate.
B.
A cells to secrete less bicarbonate.
C.
B cells to secrete more bicarbonate.
D.
B cells to secrete less bicarbonate.
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Question 2) An individual who consumes many antacids for stomach upset and many diuretics for high blood pressure will be at risk for metabolic
A. acidosis.
B. alkalosis.
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Question 3) Impaired renal function within the elderly elevates their risk for acid-base imbalance.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Question 4) Hyperventilation leads to respiratory alkalosis.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Question 5) Climbing at high altitude where oxygen levels are insufficient can lead to
A. respiratory acidosis.
B. respiratory alkalosis.
C. metabolic acidosis.
D. metabolic alkalosis.
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Question 6) Which bones form the hard palate?
A. Palatine bones
B. Maxillae and inferior nasal conchae
C. Ethmoid and sphenoid bones
D. Palatine bones and maxillae
E. Maxillae and sphenoid
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Question 7) When bicarbonate levels fall due to an accumulation of fixed acids in the body, the result is
A. metabolic acidosis.
B. metabolic alkalosis.
C. insufficient respiration.
D. respiratory acidosis.
E. respiratory alkalosis.
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Question 8) Excessive intake of alcohol leads to respiratory alkalosis.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Question 9) Severe diarrhea results in the increased elimination of
A. hydrogen ions and therefore causes acidosis.
B. hydrogen ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
C. bicarbonate ions and therefore causes acidosis.
D. bicarbonate ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
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Question 10) Emphysema causes a decrease in the surface area of the respiratory membrane and thereby leads to respiratory
A. acidosis.
B. alkalosis.
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