Examples

Respiratory acidosis

decreased pH due to an increased CO²

Hyperventilation causes __________, and hypoventilation causes ______

respiratory alkalosis; respiratory acidosis

The normal range of blood pH is __________.

7.35 to 7.45

What specific type of pH imbalance would result if an individual has severe diarrhea associated with a Shigella infection?

Metabolic acidosis

What specific type of pH imbalance would result if an individual just finished a grueling 40-mile bike race?

Metabolic acidosis

What specific type of pH imbalance would result if an individual severe morning sickness and excessive vomiting?

Metabolic alkalosis

What specific type of pH imbalance would result if an individual is experiencing left-sided congestive heart failure?

Respiratory acidosis

What specific type of pH imbalance could result if an individual was given an adrenergic agent?

Respiratory alkalosis

renal compensation

alter reabsorption or secretion of H+ and HCO₃¯

respiratory compensation

changes CO₂ level (altered breathing rate), force the reaction to shift changing H+ which alters pH

Metabolic acidosis

decreased pH due to an increased H+ or decreased HCO₃¯

Metabolic alkalosis

increased pH due to a decrease in H+ or an increase in HCO₃¯

Respiratory alkalosis

increased pH due to a decreased CO²

What specific type of pH imbalance would result if an individual has an aldosterone-secreting tumor?

metabolic alkalosis

What specific type of pH imbalance would result if child inhaled a small ball and has an airway obstruction?

respiratory acidosis

Xavier took a trip to Machu Picchu high in the Andes mountains. He decided to go on a hike with a tour group on the day he arrived. About halfway through the hike, he started getting light-headed and dizzy. The guide said that he was likely suffering from high altitude disease and needed to stop the hike. What specific type of pH imbalance has Xavier developed?

respiratory alkalosis