Explain why not reabsorbing bicarbonate (HCO3-) and Glucose lead to acidosis and polyuria (respectively).

Identify and describe the two physiological mechanisms stimulated by dehydration and hypovolemia.

Describe the effect of alterations of key molecular substances such as hydrogen, chloride, phosphorus, magnesium, proteins, O2, CO2, HCO3 and glucose on fluid shifts and other body processes, including acid/base balance.

A 19 year old college student has been vomiting all night and has a tingling sensation in her face. Her ABG results are as follows: pH - 7.49 pCO2-46.5 HCO3 - 27.5 1. Is she in acidosis or alkalosis? 2. Is the cause respiratory or metabolic? 3. Is this uncompensated, partially compensated or fully compensated?

Explain why even a severely dehydrated person inevitablyexperiences further fluid loss.

Why is it important to adequately hydrate a person who is experiencing hypercalcemia? What can occur if these individuals are not provided sufficient fluid?

A student got so excited about her acceptance into dental school that she began hyperventilating and then passed out.  How might passing out, for a short time, be advantageous?  What is her primary acid-base disorder?

What is a cause of metabolic acidosis? Excessive alcohol, consumption, diabetes, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, or all of them?