Acid-base balance — Flashcards

Acidemia is characterized by arterial pH < _____

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

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

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

ECF volume contraction results in _____ HCO3- reabsorption

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

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

The [TF/P]HCO3 ratio _____ over the course of the PCT

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

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