Physiology

at a Glance

Jeremy P. T. Ward, Roger W. A. Linden

Multiple Choice: Chapter 39 Control of acid-base status

Question 39.1 The Henderson–Hasselbalch equation

A allows one to determine the molecular weight of a weak acid from its pH alone
B is equally useful with solutions of acetic and hydrochloric acid
C employs the same value for pK for all weak acids
D relates the pH of a solution to the pK and the concentrations of weak acid and conjugate base