Name the 3 lines of defense in response to an acid (or base) challenge, and their relative speed of action
Describe in general terms, the renal mechanisms involved in the third line of defense: renal compensation in response to a hydrogen ion load
What acid-base disorders are represented by the following five sets (a - e) of arterial blood tests?
pH PCO2 mmHG HCO3-, meq/L
a) 7.32 28 14
b) 7.47 20 14
c) 7.08 49 14
d) 7.40 20 12
e) 7.51 49 38