General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry - 4th edition
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry - 4th edition
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259883989
Author: by Janice Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 25, Problem 52P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for varied of pH of urine in comparison to the narrower range of pH of blood in a healthy individual should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

pH of the blood is usually in the range of 7.357.45 . The blood has to be in this range otherwise the body suffers from acidosis or alkalosis. The pH of the blood often doesn't go outside this range and the excess acids and bases are eliminated through the urine.

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