Lecture: Acid-base balance

Part 1 - Acid Base Balance

What is an acid?
What are the properties of H+ ions in the body compartments? What are the physiological pH ranges in the body?
What is the relationship between pH and [H+]?
What is the importance of [H+] in the body?
What are the systemic effects of acid base disorders?
What are the definitions of balance, buffering and compensation wrt acid base balance?
What are the normal daily threats to acid base balance?
What are the three major homeostatic components of acid base regulation in the body?
Outline the principal buffering action in the body?
Outline the buffering action of the body in flowchart form
What are some other buffers in the body?
What is the effect of CO2 on acid base balance?
What are the roles of the kidneys in acid base regulation?
What is the process of bicarbonate buffering and reabsorption in the kidney?