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Only slightly ionized in aqueous solution.
Interactions of hydrogen ions with _______ functional groups of proteins can lead to changes in protein structure that alters the behavior of the proteins
Substance that can donate a hydrogen ion to another substance
Hemoglobin combines with less oxygen at ______.
The body is programmed to maintain homeostasis. It will alter levels of ____ and/or ____ in order to keep the overall pH as close to normal as possible. Because - remember overall pH affects oxygen dissociation curve (therefore if our tissues are functioning in an aerobic or anaerobic state) and electrolytes.
Ex Resp Acidosis: ______ and _______- narcotic overdose- NMD- AECOPD- Morbid Obesity/OSA
Ex Resp Alkalosis: ______ with ______- Panic attack- Hypoxia (initially increased RR in attempt to compensate)- Iatrogenic from excessive MV
Substance that can accept a hydrogen ion from another substance
Volatile acid: can be converted into a gas & removed from the body- carbonic acid- the greatest source of H+ is the ______
Substance that is completely or almost completely dissociated into a hydrogen ion and its corresponding base
Extreme changes in the hydrogen ion concentration of the body can cause loss of organ system function and structural integrity.Arterial pHs above approximately ____ or below ___ are not compatible with life.
A mixture of substances in aqueous solution (a weak acid and its conjugate base) that can resist changes in hydrogen ion concentration when strong acids or bases are added.
is the strength of a acid the same as its concentration?
Can be converted into a gas & removed from the body
what type of adverse reaction to the non-vascular smooth muscle arises from verapamil?
What type of adverse reaction to the heart can arise from Verapamil?
What type of adverse reaction to the cardiac muscle cells arises from Verapamil?
Classify salt as an electrolyte or a non-electrolyte
Cholestyramine is a bile acid-binding resin that is used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. It absorbs aspirin, preventing its absorption in the GI tract and antagonizing its effects. Cholestyramine is an example ofPharmacological competitive antagonistChemical antagonistphysiological antagonist Pharmacological non-competitive Irreversible antagonistPharmacological allosteric antagonist
Classify sugar as an electrolyte or a non-electrolyte