Which of the following statements is true of a patient in metabolic acidosis?
a. More carbonic acid will be converted to CO2 and H2O during respiratory compensation
b. Increased reabsorption of H? during metabolic compensation
c. More carbonic acid will be converted to HCO?? and H? during respiratory compensation
Answer: a. More carbonic acid will be converted to CO2 and H2O during respiratory compensation
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After the dog ingested the golf ball, a section of intestine needed to be surgically removed and a/an __________ was performed to connect the two ends of the intestine together
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Where are intercalated cells found and what do they do?
A. Distal convoluted tubule; secretion of hydrogen or bicarbonate ions B. Collecting duct; secretion of hydrogen or bicarbonate ions C. Collecting duct; reabsorption of sodium D. Nephron loop; reabsorption of sodium E. Distal convoluted tubules; reabsorption of sodium
Normally, the partial pressure of oxygen gas is higher in the
A. blood of the pulmonary capillaries. B. bronchioles. C. alveoli. D. venous blood.
Blood pressure is lowest in
A. capillaries. B. veins. C. arterioles. D. venules. E. arteries.