Disturbances In Acid-Base Balances

Disturbances In Acid-Base Balances DISTURBANCES IN ACID-BASE BALANCES Two types of disturbances –  Acidosis. Alkalosis. Acidosis –  Excessive acid accumulation/base depletion in body. Alkalosis –  Excess base accumulation/acid depletion. REGULATION: Most important regulatory buffer system –  Bicarbonate buffer: 2 components – HCO–3 & CO–2. CO–2 – Depends on respiratory activity. HCO–3 – Depends on renal mechanisms. 1. RESPIRATORY […]