Author Question: What is the normal arterial blood pH range? a. 7.25 to 7.35 b. 7.35 to 7.45 c. 7.45 to 7.55 d. ... (Read 34 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What is the normal arterial blood pH range?

a. 7.25 to 7.35
b. 7.35 to 7.45
c. 7.45 to 7.55
d. 7.55 to 7.65

Question 2

Which of the following is a volatile acid of physiologic significance?

a. Hydrochloric
b. Carbonic
c. Phosphoric
d. Lactic

AaaA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
To sustain life, the body must maintain the pH of fluids within a narrow range, from 7.35 to 7.45.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The only volatile acid of physiologic significance in the body is carbonic acid (H2CO3), which is in equilibrium with dissolved CO2.