Acid-base balance — Flashcards

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

When the plasma [HCO3-] is greater than _____ mEq/L, the reabsorption mechanisms are fully saturated and excess HCO3- is excreted

ECF volume contraction results in _____ HCO3- reabsorption

Thyroid hormone works synergistically with growth hormone and somatomedins to promote _____

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

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

Which renal tubular acidosis is associated with increased urinary excretion of HCO3-? _____

What acid-base disorder is seen with early phases of aspirin toxicity? _____

What type of signaling mechanism (endocrine or paracrine) does histamine use to reach parietal cells?_____

Saliva is characterized by _____ K+ and HCO3- concentration relative to plasma