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Chapter 8. Renal acid-base and buffer concepts
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Keypoints
- Metabolism produces acid
- Buffers prevent this acid causing significant changes in body pH
- Buffers consist of weak acids or weak bases
- A rise in plasma carbon dioxide levels increases plasma carbonic acid levels which directly lowers plasma pH
- A rise in plasma bicarbonate ion levels directly increases plasma increases plasma pH
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