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Heather Fullmer
on Dec 13, 2024
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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 H+ by the kidney
D) Increased renal reabsorption of bicarbonate ions
E) Secretion of H+ by the kidney
Alkalosis
A condition characterized by a higher-than-normal blood pH, indicating an excess of bicarbonate or a loss of acids.
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths a person takes per minute, an important vital sign indicating respiratory and overall health.
Renal Reabsorption
The process in the kidneys where water and solutes are moved from the filtrate back into the bloodstream.
- Master the fundamentals of acid-base balance in human physiology.
- Determine the physiological origins and impacts of acidosis and alkalosis.
- Recognize the role of different systems and mechanisms in maintaining pH homeostasis.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the fundamentals of acid-base balance in human physiology.
- Determine the physiological origins and impacts of acidosis and alkalosis.
- Recognize the role of different systems and mechanisms in maintaining pH homeostasis.