Acid base balance
Acid base balance Acids and bases formed in the body as part of normal metabolic processes. Acids are formed as end products of fat and protein metabolism. These are called fixed because they do not change once they are formed. Acid base imbalance Acids and bases are formed in the body as part of normal metabolic processes. To regulate acid - base balance , the Kidneys secrete hydrogen ion (acid), reabsorb sodium ion (acid) and bicarbonate ion (base ). Acidify produced ammonium ion (acid). This keeps the blood at its normal ph that is 7.35 to 7.45. Respiratory acidosis Respiratory acidosis is a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide that is body product produces. In respiratory acidosis the pH of blood is less than 7.35. It may be either acute or chronic. Acute acidosis present when an abrupt failure of ventilation is occurs. Chronic is because of long term pulmonary disease. Causes of respiratory acidosis When amount of carbo