Explain how the chemical buffer systems resist changes in pH.

Multiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.In the carbonic acid–bicarbonate buffer system, strong acids are buffered bya. 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 ionsb. bicarbonatec. calciumd. chloridee. hydrogen ionsf. magnesiumg. phosphateh. potassiumi. sodiumj. water Two ions produced during catabolism of glutamine.

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

Describe the role of the respiratory system in controlling acid-base balance.

Explain how chemical buffer systems resist changes in pH.

Explain the relationship of the following to renal secretion and excretion of hydrogen ions:a. plasma carbon dioxide levels,b. phosphate, andc. sodium bicarbonate reabsorption.

Describe the role of the respiratory system in controlling acid-base balance.

For each of the following sets of blood values, name the acid-base imbalance (acidosis or alkalosis), determine its cause (metabolic or respiratory), decide whether the condition is being compensated, and cite at least one possible cause of the imbalance.Problem 1: pH 7.63; Pco₂ 19 mm Hg; Hco₃⁻ 19.5 mEq/LProblem 2: pH 7.22; Pco₂ 30 mm Hg; Hco₃⁻ 12.0 mEq/L