This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why is the bicarbonate buffer system considered an open buffer system? a. As the major blood and ... (Read 95 times)

storky111

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jul 16, 2018
Why is the bicarbonate buffer system considered an open buffer system?
 
  a. As the major blood and body buffer sys-tem, it is open by definition.
  b. It operates only in the extracellular fluid, avoiding cell closure.
  c. Its acid (carbonic acid) is converted to CO2 and removed.
  d. Its chemical reactions occur very quickly.

Question 2

A solution that resists large changes in pH upon addition of an acid or a base best describes which of the following?
 
  a. Acid-base excretor
  b. Buffer solution
  c. Catabolic regulator
  d. Homeostatic control


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jliusyl

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The bicarbonate system is called an open buffer system because H2CO3 is in equilibrium with dissolved CO2, which is readily removed by ventilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A buffer solution resists changes in pH when an acid or a base is added to it.


storky111

  • Member
  • Posts: 561
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

vickyvicksss

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

The digestive system. The digestive system.
Conducting system of the heart. Conducting system of the heart.
Vitamin D plays a major role in bone health Vitamin D plays a major role in bone health
Gate control theory. A. open gate, B. closed gate Gate control theory. A. open gate, B. closed gate
The Female Reproductive System (1 of 2) The Female Reproductive System (1 of 2)
A Sociological Timeline of Major Figures in the Development of Sociological Theory, 1820–1960 A Sociological Timeline of Major Figures in the Development of Sociological Theory, 1820–1960
Video: Antidiuretic hormone (vasoconstriction, water reabsorption & sweat inhibition)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library