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Exam 3 - Acid Base Balance
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Acid
A substance containing hydrogen ions that can be liberated.
Bases
A substance that can accept or trap a hydrogen ion.
pH
The unit of measurement used to describe acid-base balance, the concentration of hydrogen ions in the body fluid.
Normal pH of the body
7.35 - 7.45
Alkaline
Lower H concentration; higher pH
Acidic
Higher H concentration, lower pH
Compensation
Physiologic processes (corrective body response) that attempt to restore, make adjustments for changes in the pH
Homeostatic Regulators
Narrow range of normal pH achieved by homeostatic regulators of hy
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Exam 3 - Acid Base Balance
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2011-11-23T02:54:09Z
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