Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_PO 1.78 Describe the regulation of acid/base balance

BT_PO 1.79 Describe acid-base chemistry using the Henderson- Hasselbach equation and strong ion difference

Past SAQs

2013.1 How does a fall in temperature influence blood gas solubility and acid base values?

2012.1 Describe the role of the kidneys in excretion of acid

2007.1, 2005.1 Discuss how the body handles a metabolic acidosis.

2006.2 Explain how a metabolic acidosis develops in hypovolaemic shock. Describe the consequences of this metabolic acidosis for the body.

1999.2  How does a fall in temperature influence blood gas solubility and acid base values?

Acid Base Physiology