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Decreased PCO2 (respiratory alkalosis) results in _____ HCO3- reabsorption

In the _____ cells of the collecting duct, NH3 and H+ are secreted into the lumen

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

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

Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ reabsorption of "new" HCO3-

In the proximal tubule, glutamate is ultimately metabolized to _____, which is reabsorbed

In the proximal tubule, **NH4+** (produced via glutamine metabolism) is secreted into the lumen via the _____ exchanger.

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

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

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What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

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Flashcard 1: Decreased PCO2 (respiratory alkalosis) results in _____ HCO3- reabsorption

Answer: decreased

Flashcard 2: In the _____ cells of the collecting duct, NH3 and H+ are secreted into the lumen

Answer: Alpha-intercalated

Flashcard 3: In hyperkalemic RTA, decreased NH3 synthesis in the PCT causes decreased _____ excretion

Answer: NH4+

Flashcard 4: Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ excretion of fixed H+ as titratable acid and NH4+

Answer: decreased

Flashcard 5: Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ reabsorption of "new" HCO3-

Answer: decreased

Flashcard 6: In the proximal tubule, glutamate is ultimately metabolized to _____, which is reabsorbed

Answer: HCO3-

Flashcard 7: In the proximal tubule, NH4+ (produced via glutamine metabolism) is secreted into the lumen via the _____ exchanger.

Answer: Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE3)

Flashcard 8: Acid-base disturbances may affect serum K+ levels via altering activity and directionality of the _____ exchanger

Answer: H+-K+

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Flashcard 9: In _____ cells, CO2 is combined with H2O via the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, forming H2CO3

Answer: red blood

Extra: Carbonic anhydrase is located within red blood cells, making this reaction much faster than in plasma.

Flashcard 10: What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

Answer: Alkalosis

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