. If someone's pH increases above 7.8, they die. How much would the % buffer have to shift from normal blood pH to endanger your patient's life? % buffer in the form of HCO, 25 50 75 100 Normal blood pH 7 7 Region of maximum buffering capacity pH 6 pK=6.1 100 75 50 25 % buffer in the form of H,Co, and CO2

. If someone's pH increases above 7.8, they die. How much would the % buffer have to shift from normal blood pH to endanger your patient's life? % buffer in the form of HCO, 25 50 75 100 Normal blood pH 7 7 Region of maximum buffering capacity pH 6 pK=6.1 100 75 50 25 % buffer in the form of H,Co, and CO2

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter15: Fluid And Acid-base Balance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3SQE

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