A condition characterised by increased pH (above 7.45) is called:
a. acidosis.
b. alkalosis.
c. buffer.
d. base.
b
Alkalosis is a condition characterised by an increased
pH, above 7.45, due to a decrease in hydrogen ion concentration as a result of a loss of acids or the accumulation of a
base. An acid–base imbalance occurs when there is a deficit
or excess of carbonic acid or base bicarbonate.
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