acid-base balance

Acid-Base Balance is the balance between the input (intake and production) and output(elimination) of hydrogen ions (H+). The body must have a proper balance of acids and bases to function properly, just like electrolytes do. A slight deviation from the norm can be life-threatening.

Acid-Base Imbalance

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Acid Base Imbalances

Introduction Acid-base imbalances are disorders that result from disease in organs like the kidney, lungs, and brain. Usually, the buffer system in the body maintains and controls the acid and base balance via the kidney and lungs. Buffer System Definitions of Acid-Base Imbalances Acid-base imbalances are pathologic variations in the partial pressure of arterial carbon … Read more