I need help with the following questions:
1.How does the body compensate for respiratory acidosis?
The kidneys retain bicarbonate ions.
The kidneys excrete hydrogen ions.
All answers are correct.
The kidneys generate bicarbonate ions.
2.Determine the correct sequence of primary compensatory steps used to correct metabolic acidosis.
1. The carbonic acid/bicarbonate buffer system is activated.
2. Hyperventilation occurs
3. Increased carbon dioxide levels result in activation of respiratory centers in the brain and large arteries
4. Plasma levels of bicarbonate ions decrease while carbon dioxide levels increase.
5. Excess hydrogen ion combines with plasma bicarbonate.
6. Excess carbonic acid, in the form of carbon dioxide and water, are exhaled.
5, 1, 3, 4, 2, 6
1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6
2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 6
1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6
3. Match each statement to its correct answer.
- A B C D Metabolic acidosis
- A B C D Respiratory alkaosis
- A B C D Metabolic alkalosis
- A B C D Respiratory acidosis
A. Excess potassium ions in the extracellular fluids contribute to this condition.
B. Hypokalemia will result in this condition.
C. Symptoms of this condition include headache, blurred vision, dizziness, and lethargy.
D. Symptoms included increased sweating as well as numbness and tingling in the fingers and around the mouth.
4.Increased acidity of body fluids would occur ____________________.
as the result of hypoventilation.
after the consumption of orange juice.
during exercise.
All answers are correct.
5.Which statement about acidosis is CORRECT?
There are two types of acidosis: metabolic and respiratory.
All statements are correct.
When acidosis occurs, compensatory mechanisms are employed in order to return blood pH to its homeostatic range.
Acidosis is a condition characterized by a blood pH less than 7.35.
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