External respiration is the exchange of _________.

What pH using the modified Henderson Equation is equivalent to 35 hydrogen ions (H+)?

What is the major organ of acid excretion in acid homeostasis?

In case of low protein levels in the blood vessels (low protein diet, or kidney disease), You expect to see edema in your patients due to net water movement from a high concentration in blood vessels to a low concentration in tissues

Stronger concentrations of heparin is less likely to contaminate blood pH.

What happens when carbonic acid levels in the blood are high?

A normal pH does ensure that all acid-base components are completely normal.

The buffer effectiveness of a buffer system depends on 3 factors. List the 3 factors.

Given the following, calculate the hydrogen ions (H+): using the Modified Henderson Equation: PaC02 20 HC03 16

Why is the respiratory status assessed first in acid-base balance?