Buffer systems (bicarbonate, phosphate, protein) — Flashcards

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In the lumen of late distal tubule and collecting duct, secreted H+ combines with the HPO4- to form H2PO4, which is a _____ acid

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

The most significant intracellular buffer for H+ is _____

Renal correction of respiratory acidosis includes increased reabsorption of "new" _____

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

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

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

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

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

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

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Flashcard 1: In the lumen of late distal tubule and collecting duct, secreted H+ combines with the HPO4- to form H2PO4, which is a _____ acid

Answer: titratable

Flashcard 2: Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ reabsorption of "new" HCO3-

Answer: decreased

Flashcard 3: The most significant intracellular buffer for H+ is _____

Answer: deoxyhemoglobin

Flashcard 4: Renal correction of respiratory acidosis includes increased reabsorption of "new" _____

Answer: HCO3-

Flashcard 5: Which acid-base disturbance is caused by increased HCO3-? _____

Answer: Metabolic alkalosis

Flashcard 6: Acid-base disturbances may affect serum K+ levels via altering activity and directionality of the _____ exchanger

Answer: H+-K+

Flashcard 7: In _____ cells (in plasma), CO2 is combined with H2O via the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, forming H2CO3

Answer: red blood

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Flashcard 8: The delta cells of the islets of Langerhans compose 10% of the islet and secrete _____

Answer: somatostatin

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Flashcard 9: What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

Answer: Alkalosis

Flashcard 10: The osmotic diuresis in diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to fatal arrhythmias by causing _____ depletion

Answer: total body K+

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