Acid-base Imbalance Case Study Acid-base imbalances are seen in the emergency room daily. The ability to diagnose and treat depends on determining the patients underlying cause and understanding how to treat it. A 22 year old women has been presented in the emergency room with flu-like symptoms, excessive vomiting, unable to tolerate food, and taking high doses of antacids for eight days (GCU, 2010). Arterial blood gases and IV fluid have been started. The following paper will analyze the blood
Chemistry: Acid-Base Titration Purpose: The objective of this experiment were: a) to review the concept of simple acid-base reactions; b) to review the stoichiometric calculations involved in chemical reactions; c) to review the basic lab procedure of a titration and introduce the student to the concept of a primary standard and the process of standardization; d) to review the calculations involving chemical solutions; e) to help the student improve his/her lab technique. Theory: Titration was
In this experiment we are trying to identify an unknown acid or base and its concentration by using the method of titration. The pKa values and the titration curve help aid in identifying of the unknown. In our case we had a base as our unknown (analyte). The use of a certain amount of sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid will be used to titrate the unknown solution that is given. This is the tirant. We used hydrochloric acid as our titrant. We achieved a pH of 5.56 at an end point of 10 milliliters
them where: what is the difference between an acid and a base; what is pH; what is equilibrium, what is Le Châtelier’s principle; and what is oxidation. Here are some of the things that I learned in lesson 07.01 (Acids and Bases) and lesson 07.02 (Acid-Base Reactions). An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ions, H+ or hydrodium ionsH3O+ in solution. There are three “kinds of acids”: Arrhenius, BrØnsted-Lowry, and Lewis Acid. An Arrhenius acid is a substance the increases the concentration
This pH homeostasis lab is used to show how acids and bases react when submerged into different solutions - water, a homogenate, and a buffer. A homogenate is blended up water and the cell tissue. They are used to show how much pH the cells have when adding an acid or base to it. A buffer is a solution that doesn’t change it’s pH level, even when acid or base is added to it. They are important to help all living things maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis is the internal chemical balance that occurs
organisms such as humans, animals and plants (eukaryote). Homeostasis refers to any process that living things utilise to maintain stable internal environments, which are essential for survival. Homeostasis describes how living organisms maintain constant temperature, balance between acidity and basicity (pH) and maintain levels of water, minerals, vitamins, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and blood – oxygen levels. Factors that affect homeostasis include strenuous exercise and survival in warm and cold
Acid-Base balance is the state of equilibrium between proton donors and proton acceptors in the buffering system of the blood that is maintained at approximately pH 7.35 to 7.45 under normal conditions in arterial blood. It is important to regulate chemical balance or homeostasis of body fluids. Acidity or alkalinity has to be regulated. An acid is a substance that lets out hydrogen ions in solution. Strong acid like hydrochloric acid release all or nearly all their hydrogen ions and weak acids
the study of functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all its physical and chemical processes. Not only that, but homeostatic, anatomical, and/or medical terminology are the related fields of anatomy and physiology. Homeostasis, anatomical, and/or medical terminology are all of the smaller areas in anatomy and physiology where scientists and doctors have to go through in order for them to cure or prevent our diseases from occurring or getting worse as a result. First
Question 1: Briefly describe and list fives characteristics of living organisms. Give examples of each. 1. Organization is one characteristic of life. An example of this is the levels of biological organization. The complex organization of life begins with atoms, the basic unit of matter. The atoms then combine to form small molecules and then begin to form larger molecules within a cell. Eventually the organism grow to form new populations. Each level progresses into something bigger. 2. The second
break down carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; and produces sodium bicarbonate, a base that neutralizes stomach acid. The hypothalamus is a brain structure that acts as a control center for recognition and analysis of hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger, and body temperature. The thyroid is a large gland in the neck that secretes (produces) hormones regulating growth through the rate of metabolism. The pituitary gland is in the base of the skull that secretes nine hormones that directly
the body and some of the muscles automatically. Sympathetic pathways change nerve activity during times of stress, exercise, low blood glucose levels, excitement or fear, due to the flight or fight response. These changes can have an effect on homeostasis by increasing heart rate, increasing blood flow, dilating pupils, sweating, releasing glycogen, increasing oxygen intake and diverting blood flow away from the gastrointestinal tract. The parasympathetic pathways are important for digesting and
can include neuromuscular irritability and muscle tetany. David Goltzman, M. (2014). Diagnostic approach to hypocalemia. Retrieved from www.uptodate.com. Doig, A. K., & Huether, S. E. (2014). The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases. In K. McCance, & S. E. Huether, Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (pp. 119-121). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. 6) What is the etiology of Mr.X’s hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia? Related to Mr.X’s history
All the systems in the human body work together to maintain homeostasis and normal body function. The five major systems are the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, transportation and excretory systems. These systems are then, in turn made of organs, tissue and cells. All the systems are interrelated therefore if one system fails then it impacts the others. The function of the digestive system in the human body is to break down macromolecules into their individual monomers so the body can process
INTRODUCTION OF ACID BASE REACTION Acids and bases play a essential role in chemistry because, with the exclusion of redox reactions, each chemical reaction can be categorized as an acid-base reaction. Practical use of acid base chemistry Acid-base chemistry is central to us on a practical level as well, outside of laboratory chemical reactions. Our bodily functions, going from the microscopic transport of ions through nerve cell membranes to the macroscopic acidic digestion of food in the stomach
Research on the Optimal Environment for Peroxidase to Survive with a focus on Temperature, pH, and Concentration Introduction Enzymes play a major role in virtually every single ecosystem as a conductor of reactions. They are important because without them reactions that need to take place in these cells would occur to slowly for DNA replication to occur as well as other reactions. The enzyme chosen for this experiments was peroxidase. “Peroxiredoxins (Prx), regulate the intracellular concentration
release carbon monoxide along with it. Respiratory alkalosis is when you breathe too fast or too deep and your carbon dioxide levels drop too low. This raises the pH of blood to pH levels above 7.45, making it become too alkaline. This is a common acid-base disorder in the elderly. This results from increased ventilation and may delay recovery, prolong hospitalizations, and affect clinical outcomes. (O'Connell, K. (2017, March
The Significance of Homeostasis to the Human Body What is homeostasis? According to the 'Oxford Colour Medical Dictionary, Third Edition' homeostasis is the "the physiological process by which the internal systems of the body (e.g. blood pressure, body temperature, acid-base balance) are maintained at equilibrium, despite variations in the external conditions" Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within tolerance limits, this is the restricted range of conditions
functions that require energy. Facilitated diffusion plays a significant role in the management of concentrations of glucose, both intracellular and extracellular, providing a balance of glucose in the cells that when poorly utilized upsets the body’s homeostasis.
extracellular and intracellular fluids is vital to life. List and describe the kind of homeostasis involved. Fluid balance is the balance of input and output of body fluids in the body. Electrolyte balance is a concentration of electrolytes in the body that are controlled by a variety of hormones and most are in the kidney and adrenal glands Martini (2014). Acid-base balance is maintained 3 ways: chemical buffers (phosphate, carbonic-bicarb, and protein), respiratory system
molecules are back together very close with very little mobility. Water is a very important substance for life. Every living thing on Earth needs water and is consisted of water. Water has many uses for both plants and animals today. It maintains homeostasis for animals and keeps the body working correctly. Works Cited Alan Damon, R. M. (2007). Biology . Kirby Street, London: Pearsoon Education Limited . Boundless. (2011). Retrieved from wwww.boundless.com Freeeman, S. (n.d.). How water