Acid Base Balance

• What is the primary goal of acid-base balance in the body?

  To maintain homeostasis for cell function
• What byproducts do cells produce when generating energy?

  CO2 and Hydrogen
• What does pH depend on in body fluids?

  The amount of H in body fluids
• What is the normal pH range for human blood?

  7.35 - 7.45
• What pH values indicate an acid/base imbalance?

  Less than 6.8 and greater than 7.8
• What happens to pH when H increases in the body?

  pH decreases, leading to acidosis
• What happens to pH when H decreases in the body?

  pH increases, leading to alkalosis
• What is the pH range compatible with life?

  7.35 - 7.45
• What is the normal range for PaO2?

  80-100 mm Hg
• What is the normal range for PaCO2?

  35-45 mm Hg
• What is the normal range for HCO3-?

  22-26 mEq/L