Problem
Acid Base Balance
Acid base balance is essential in maintaining homeostasis. Keeping track of the processes involved in acid base imbalance can be challenging. Come up with a table or infographic that you can use as a reference to determine the four states of acid base imbalance (respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, and metabolic alkalosis) as well as compensation mechanisms that occur. For each state of imbalance, identify the following information:
a) Is the pH high or low?
b) Is the level of CO2 high or low?
c) Is the level of H+ high or low?
d) Is the level of HCO3 high or low?
e) Is the respiratory or urinary system compensating?