Match each term with it corresponding definition.
-any substance that decreases the amount of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution
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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An alkaline substance increases the pH and decreases the amount of hydrogen ions in a solution.

D) Acid
 An acid is a substance that increases the amount of hydrogen ions in a solution and decreases the pH.

C) Buffer
 A buffer is a substance that can resist changes in pH by accepting or donating hydrogen ions.

B) pH
 pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution and is on a scale from 0 to 14.

H) Metabolic alkalosis
 Metabolic alkalosis is a condition where the pH of the blood is elevated due to excess bicarbonate or loss of acid.

I) Metabolic acidosis
 Metabolic acidosis is a condition where the pH of the blood is decreased due to an excess of acid, loss of bicarbonate, or decreased kidney function.

J) Respiratory acidosis
 Respiratory acidosis is a condition where the pH of the blood is decreased due to respiratory dysfunction that leads to an excess of carbon dioxide.

K) Respiratory alkalosis
 Respiratory alkalosis is a condition where the pH of the blood is elevated due to respiratory dysfunction that leads to a decreased carbon dioxide level.

F) Chloride shift
 Chloride shift is a process where chloride ions move into red blood cells to balance the electrical gradient when bicarbonate ions move out in exchange for carbon dioxide.

G) Acidosis
 Acidosis is a condition where the pH of the blood is below 7.35 and can be caused by several factors such as excess acid, respiratory dysfunction or failure of kidneys to eliminate acid.

Answer: A, D, C, B, H, I, J, K, F, G

Match Each Term with It Corresponding Definition