Metabolic acidosis mechanisms and compensation — Flashcards

Metabolic acidosis mechanisms and compensation — Flashcards

Metabolic acidosis mechanisms and compensation — Flashcards
#1

In a low K+ state, _____ is exchanged for Na+ in the basolateral membrane of cortical collecting tubule, causing alkalosis and 'paradoxical aciduria'

#2

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hyperkalemia? _____

#3

Metabolic compensation in response to respiratory acidosis or alkalosis is _____ (timing)

#4

In hyperkalemic RTA, decreased NH3 synthesis in the PCT causes decreased _____ excretion

#5

Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ excretion of fixed H+ as titratable acid and NH4+

#6

Which acid-base disturbance is caused by increased HCO3-? _____

#7

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

#8

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

#9

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

#10

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

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