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Chapter 15 – Fluid and Acid Base Balance
50. Vasopressin secretion and thirst are both stimulated by a free H2O deficit and suppressed by a free H2O excess.
51. Another stimulus for increasing both thirst and vasopressin is angiotensin II.
52. Vasopressin-controlled H2O reabsorption is of primary importance in regulating ECF osmolarity.
53. The term acid–base balance refers to the precise regulation of bound hydrogen ion concentration in the blood.
54. A strong acid has a greater tendency to dissociate in solution than a weak acid does.
Chapter 15 – Fluid and Acid Base Balance
55. Every unit change in pH actually represents a 10-fold change in [H+] because of the logarithmic relationship.
56. The pH of pure H2O is 8.0, which is considered slightly alkaline.
57. The major clinical effect of increased [H+] (acidosis) is tingling of the peripheral nervous system.
58. The major source of H+ is from metabolically produced CO2.
59. The breakdown of fruits and vegetables produces acids that, to some extent, neutralize bases derived from meat, grain,
and dairy protein metabolism.
60. A chemical buffer system is a mixture in a solution of two chemical compounds that minimize pH changes when
either an acid or a base is added to or removed from the solution.
61. The relationship between [H+] and the members of a buffer pair can be expressed according to the Henderson–
Hasselbalch equation.
62. An increase in venous [H+] as the result of a non-respiratory (or metabolic) cause brings about reflex stimulation of
the respiratory center in the hypothalamus.
63. Type B intercalated cells are more active than Type A intercalated cells under normal circumstances, and their activity
increases even more during acidosis.
64. The kidneys control the pH of body fluids by adjusting three interrelated factors: H+ excretion, HCO3– excretion, and
ammonia secretion.
65. Possible causes of respiratory acidosis include fever, anxiety, and aspirin poisoning.
66. If the quantity of a substance is to remain stable within the body, its __________ through ingestion or metabolic
production must be balanced by an equal __________ through excretion or metabolic consumption.
67. When losses for a substance exceed its gains, a(n) __________ balance exists and the total amount of the substance in
the body decreases.
68. __________ fluid lies in the spaces between cells and makes exchanges with the cells, and represents four-fifths of the
ECF compartment.
69. Synovial fluid is an example of __________ fluid.
70. The barrier between the ECF and the ICF is the __________.
of body fluids
71. The two factors regulated to maintain fluid balance in the body are __________ volume and ECF __________.
72. Control of ECF volume is important in the long-term regulation of __________.
73. The amount of sodium reabsorbed is controlled through the __________ system.
74. The __________ of a fluid is a measure of the concentration of the individual solute particles dissolved in it.
75. Dehydration with accompanying hypertonicity can be brought about by __________, a disease characterized by a
deficiency of vasopressin.
76. The condition of over-hydration, hypotonicity, and cellular swelling resulting from excess free H2O retention is
known as __________.
77. Respiration is an example of a(n) __________ loss of H2O.
78. The pH of __________ blood is normally 7.45 and the pH of __________ blood is 7.35, for an average blood pH of
7.4.
79. Changes in excitability of __________ and __________ cells are among the major clinical manifestations of pH
abnormalities.
80. Dietary proteins found abundantly in meat contain a large quantity of __________ and phosphorus.
81. The body has four buffer systems: the H2CO3:HCO3- buffer system, the __________ buffer system, the hemoglobin
buffer system, and the __________ buffer system.
82. __________ buffers the H+ generated from metabolically produced CO2 in transit between the tissues and the lungs.
83. The phosphate system serves as an excellent __________ buffer.
84. The respiratory system alone can return the pH only __________% of the way toward normal.
Chapter 15 – Fluid and Acid Base Balance
85. Ventilation is __________ by the peripheral chemoreceptors in response to a rise in arterial [H+].
86. The task of eliminating H+ derived from sulfuric, phosphoric, lactic, and other acids rests with the __________.
87. Type __________ intercalated cells are H+ secreting, HCO3– reabsorbing, K+-reabsorbing cells that actively secrete
H+ into the tubular lumen via two types of primary __________ transport mechanisms.
88. When acidosis exists, the tubular cells secrete __________ into the tubular fluid once the normal urinary phosphate
buffers are saturated.
89. Respiratory __________ is the result of abnormal CO2 retention arising from hypoventilation.
90. __________ alkalosis is a reduction in plasma [H+] caused by a relative deficiency of non-carbonic acids.
Chapter 15 – Fluid and Acid Base Balance
Use the figure above (Figure 15–13) to answer the corresponding questions.
91. Which figure represents metabolic alkalosis?
92. Which figure represents respiratory alkalosis?
93. Which number in the figure represents respiratory acidosis?
94. Which number in the figure represents metabolic acidosis?
95. Which figure represents normal acid–base balance?
96. Outline the three causes of hypertonicity (dehydration).
97. Define acclimatization and give an example.
98. Describe the features of acids.
99. Discuss pH levels of the blood.
100. Explain respiratory acidosis and list the common causes.
Chapter 15 – Fluid and Acid Base Balance