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Essential Ion and Compound Balance and Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:50, 23 January 2013
, 08:50, 23 January 2013→Alkalosis
=====Alkalosis=====
=====Alkalosis=====
In a situation of alkalosis the kidneys allow more HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> to be excreted. This results in an increase in an increase of un-buffered H<sup>+</sup> and thus returns the pH towards normal.
In a situation of alkalosis the kidneys allow more HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> to be excreted. This results in an increase of un-buffered H<sup>+</sup> and thus returns the pH towards normal.
=====Acidosis=====
=====Acidosis=====