Asked by
Haley Flynn
on Oct 17, 2024
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A falling blood pH and a rising concentration of CO2 due to emphysema, indicate ________.
A) metabolic acidosis
B) metabolic alkalosis
C) respiratory acidosis
D) respiratory alkalosis
E) None of the choices are correct.
Emphysema
A chronic respiratory disease characterized by the destruction of air sacs in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and reduced oxygen exchange.
Blood Ph
A measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood, reflecting its acidity or alkalinity, vital for maintaining homeostasis in the body.
Concentration
The amount of a substance in a given volume, or how densely packed the molecules of that substance are.
- Understand the concepts of acid-base balance in the human body.
- Identify the physiological causes and effects of acidosis and alkalosis.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts of acid-base balance in the human body.
- Identify the physiological causes and effects of acidosis and alkalosis.