Acid Base Balance

4. This is the main pacemaker for breathing and is responsible for initiating inspiration.
8. Where Carbon Dioxide is expelled.
9. State of High pH or less free hydrogen ions. Can develop with hyperventilation.
13. this system acts immediately and expels acid as a gas
14. A compound that can repeatedly neutralize excess acids or bases
16. State of Low ph or more free hydrogen ions. Can develop with hypoventilation.
18. Only 30mL of this common household auto fluid can cause metabolic acidosis
20. pH condition that involves Bicarbonate
21. A Hydrogen Ion combines with Bicarbonate
22. Key ingredient in the Circulating Buffer System.

1. A sign of respiratory alkalosis
2. A slow respiratory rate
3. The part of the brain responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing.
5. this buffer takes hours or days to restore pH
6. This helps regulate the Dorsal Respiratory Group
7. This is a brand of an OTC drug, commonly used for heartburn, that if overdosed can cause Metabolic Alkalosis
10. Too much of this common OTC drug can cause metabolic acidosis
11. A fast respiratory rate
12. Over-zealous bag-mask venitilations can cause this
15. pH condition that involves Carbon Dioxide
17. a condition that causes higher than normal levels of CO2 in the blood so that the body normalizes to higher levels.
19. A street drug that can cause Respiratory Acidosis by suppressing respiratory drive