Question

Match the related statement with the correct acid-base compensation mec hanism. Answers can be used once, more than once or not at all. Compensates by adjusting the pH but doesn't correct the underlying disorder Excretes non-volatile acids A. Respiratory *Hyperventilates to lower B. Renal (Kidneys) carbonic acid levels C. Bicarbonate buffers Involves regulating the ratio - of 20 HCO3 to 1 H2CO3 and D. Osmosis I t is the first defense line Most powerful and lasts the longest defense

Answer 1

A. Respiratory -Involves regulating the ratio of 20 HCO3 to 1 H2CO3 and is the first defense line.

- Hyperventilates to lower carbonic acid level

B. Renal(Kidneys) - Excretes non-volatile acids

-Involves regulating the ratio of 20 HCO3 to 1 H2CO3 and is the first defense line

- Most powerful and lasts the longest.

C. Bicarbonate buffers - Compensates by adjusting the pH but doesn't correct the underlying disorder.

-Involves regulating the ratio of 20 HCO3 to 1 H2CO3 and is the first defense line

D. Osmosis - NA