Physiology 2130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Alkalosis, Respiratory Alkalosis, Hydrogen Atom
28 Mar 2017
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Hydrogen atom: has a single proton, and single electron. Hydrogen ion: a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron, leaving only the single proton. Acid: releases hydrogen ions when put in solution: strong acid: rapid and complete dissociation (ex. Base: can accept a hydrogen ion: ex. Physiological ph: 7. 4 on average, therefore slightly alkaline. If bodily ph is less than 6. 8 for a prolonged period of time death will occur. If bodily ph is above 7. 8 for a prolonged period of time death will occur. Body cells produce co2 during atp production: co2 can be converted to h2co3 (carbonic acid) by carbonic anhydrase. In the lungs when co2 is released, the reaction will shift to the left. Generally, there is no net increase in free h+ in the plasma. Carbonic acid: a volatile acid because it reforms into co2 which is removed in the lungs.
