The Renal System

at a Glance

Christopher O'Callaghan

Multiple Choice:

Chapter 19. Renal acid-base and buffer concepts

1. Considering acid-base regulation in the body, which of the following statements are true?
         
         
a. overall human metabolism results in acid production True   False    
b. buffers must be strong acids or bases True   False    
c. carbon dioxide directly raises the pH of body fluids True   False    
d. the pH of a buffer solution is always 7.0 True   False    
e. a rise in the plasma level of bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) will directly raise the pH of plasma True   False