The Respiratory System

at a Glance

Jeremy Ward, Jane Ward and Richard Leach

Multiple Choice: Chapter 10 Acid–base balance

Question 10.1. The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation

a can only be applied to blood samples taken from the subject, but not in vivo
b assumes that the concentration of carbonic acid is equal to the Pco2
c employs the same value for pK for all weak acids
d relates pH to the pK and concentrations of weak acid and conjugate base.