Acid-Base Balance & Electrolytes

• What occurs during acidosis regarding H+ ions?

  High H+ ions move into the cell
• What is the consequence of H+ ions moving into the cell during acidosis?

  K+ moves outside the cell to balance
• What does acidosis cause in terms of serum potassium levels?

  Acidosis causes hyperkalemia
• How does the body respond to acidosis to reduce acidity?

  By moving H+ into cells
• What is the relationship between acidosis and serum potassium levels?

  Acidosis increases serum potassium levels
• What occurs during alkalosis regarding H+ ions?

  H+ ions move outside the cell
• What is the consequence of H+ ions moving outside the cell during alkalosis?

  K+ moves inside the cell to balance
• What does alkalosis cause in terms of serum potassium levels?

  Alkalosis causes hypokalemia
• How does the body respond to alkalosis to restore balance?

  By moving H+ out of cells
• What is the relationship between alkalosis and serum potassium levels?

  Alkalosis decreases serum potassium levels
• What are the effects of acidosis on potassium levels?

  • Acidosis causes hyperkalemia
  • H+ ions move into cells
  • K+ moves out of cells to maintain balance
• What are the effects of alkalosis on potassium levels?

  • Alkalosis causes hypokalemia
  • H+ ions move outside cells
  • K+ moves into cells to maintain balance