Match each term with it corresponding definition.
-arterial blood pH greater than 7.45
A)Alkaline
B)pH
C)Buffer
D)Acid
E)Alkalosis
F)Chloride shift
G)Acidosis
H)Metabolic alkalosis
I)Metabolic acidosis
J)Respiratory acidosis
K)Respiratory alkalosis

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Alkalosis refers specifically to arterial blood pH greater than 7.45.

Answer: B
 pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of a solution.

Answer: C
 A buffer is a substance that can resist changes in pH by accepting or releasing hydrogen ions.

Answer: D
 Acid refers to a substance with a pH of less than 7.

Answer: G
 Acidosis refers specifically to arterial blood pH less than 7.35.

Answer: F
 Chloride shift refers to the movement of chloride ions into and out of red blood cells to balance the movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen during respiration.

Answer: H
 Metabolic alkalosis refers to an increase in blood pH due to a metabolic cause, such as excessive vomiting.

Answer: I
 Metabolic acidosis refers to a decrease in blood pH due to a metabolic cause, such as kidney failure.

Answer: J
 Respiratory acidosis refers to an increase in blood pH due to a respiratory cause, such as a buildup of carbon dioxide in the body.

Answer: K
 Respiratory alkalosis refers to a decrease in blood pH due to a respiratory cause, such as hyperventilation.

Match Each Term with It Corresponding Definition