Multiple Choice
Infants are more likely to experience problems regulating acid-base balance because of several factors, including __________.
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Acid-Base Balance
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The most important buffer system in the intracellular fluid compartment (ICF) is the __________ buffer system.
A
bicarbonate
B
sulfate
C
chloride
D
phosphate
E
protein
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Understand that a buffer system helps maintain pH balance by neutralizing excess acids or bases in a solution.
Recognize that the intracellular fluid compartment (ICF) refers to the fluid within cells, which requires specific buffer systems to maintain its pH.
Identify the common buffer systems in the body: bicarbonate, phosphate, and protein buffers, among others.
Recall that the protein buffer system is the most significant in the ICF due to the abundance of proteins within cells, which can accept or donate hydrogen ions to stabilize pH.
Conclude that the protein buffer system is the most important buffer system in the intracellular fluid compartment (ICF).
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