Acid-base balance — Flashcards

Acid-base balance — Flashcards

Acid-base balance — Flashcards

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#1

In _____ cells (in plasma), CO2 is combined with H2O via the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, forming H2CO3

#2

Acid-base disturbances may affect serum K+ levels via altering activity and directionality of the _____ exchanger

#3

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

#4

The delta cells of the islets of Langerhans compose 10% of the islet and secrete _____

#5

The osmotic diuresis in diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to fatal arrhythmias by causing _____ depletion

#6

What are the effects of vomiting, diarrhea or hyperventilation on serum potassium levels? _____

#7

Ischemia can occur due to _____ (ex. shock)

#8

Un-reabsorbed phosphate (15%) serves as a urinary _____ for H+

#9

Sodium Bicarbonate is used in the management of hyperkalemia to deal with the _____ caused by rapid cell buffering

#10

Aldosterone upregulates the _____ pump on the apical membrane of the α-intercalated cells, increasing H+ excretion

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