Author Question: What impact would an increase in the concentration of HCO3- and decrease in the concentration of ... (Read 122 times)

strangeaffliction · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

What impact would an increase in the concentration of HCO3- and decrease in the concentration of unquantified anions have on the value of the anion gap?

A) It would decrease.
B) It would increase.
C) It would remain constant.
D) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following explains the difference between acidosis and alkalosis?

A) Acidosis is a condition in which an increase in acid impairs the enzymatic reaction, and alkalosis is a condition in which an increase in acid makes an enzymatic reaction more efficient.
B) Acidosis is a condition in which the presence of an acid catalyzes an enzymatic reaction, and alkalosis is a condition in which the presence of a base catalyzes an enzymatic reaction.
C) Acidosis is a condition in which the rate of an enzymatic reaction is decreased, and alkalosis is a condition in which the rate of an enzymatic reaction is increased.
D) Acidosis is a condition in which too much acid is present, and alkalosis is a condition in which too little acid is present.