Which of the following can cause metabolic acidosis? heart failure vomiting the acid contents of the stomach  prolonged diarrhea hypoventilation hyperventilation

In a patient with DKA and increased fixed acid production, which of these enzymes' synthesis and activity is increased to produce more NH3 for excreting the h+? Group of answer choices Carbonic anhydrase Glutaminase Hexokinase Thymidylate synthase

Explain the difference between Respiratory and Metabolic Acidosis.

1. If pH is (be specific) _________ then a condition of acidosis exists; if pH is (be specific) __________ then a condition of alkalosis exists.    2. If acidosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes?   elevated pCO2 depressed pCO2  elevated HCO3-  depressed HCO3-   2. If alkalosis is the problem, which of the following are possible causes?   elevated pCO2 depressed pCO2  elevated HCO3-  depressed HCO3-

Using the menus, indicate whether each of the following conditions leads to metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, or respiratory alkalosis.  Some menu choices might not be used. Severe diarrhea.  Hyperventilation Emphysema Consuming too many Tums® tablets.

Which type of buffer systems eliminates strong acids from the body? Chemical buffers Carbonic acid buffer Physiologic buffer Lactic acid buffer

In a person who suffers acidosis, the way to counteract the condition is by:     Drink a large amont of water     Slow Breathing     Inhale a greater amount of CO2 than normal     Stop breathing     Fast and deep breathing

Ingestion of too much sodium bicarbonate to relieve indigestion may lead to Group of answer choices respiratory alkalosis. metabolic alkalosis. sodium imbalance respiratory acidosis. metabolic acidosis.

Nearly all renal diseases result in hypertension. In fact, some clinicians have a 'rule' that states "unexplained hypertension is always a result of a problem with the kidneys until proven otherwise". Briefly explain why hypertension occurs in renal disease.

Metabolic acidosis results is low blood pH levels and high bicarbonate ion concentration.   True False