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saliriagwu

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Why is a buffer system such as phosphate considered a closed system?
 
  a. All the components remain in the system.
  b. It has limited utility in buffering acids.
  c. Its ability to buffer volatile acids is in-complete.
  d. Once its buffer level is established, it will never change.

Question 2

What is the sum of all blood buffers in 1 L of blood?
 
  a. Buffer base
  b. Base excess
  c. Standard bicarbonate
  d. Base deficit


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A nonbicarbonate buffer system is called a closed buffer system because all the components of acid-base reactions remain in the system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The blood buffer base is the sum of bicarbonate and nonbicarbonate bases measured in mmol/L of blood.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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