Each time there’s a change in the acid-base balance, your body automatically pushes your blood pH level back to normal. But if your blood pH level changes significantly, then these automatic ...

This review describes a method of analyzing acid–base disorders that incorporates insights from the traditional, bicarbonate-centered model and the Stewart (or strong ion) model (Table 1).

Describes acid-base physiology and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis, as well as plasma potassium disorders. Metabolic ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when the chemical balance of acids and bases in your blood gets thrown off. This can happen when your body: Is making too much acid Isn't getting rid of enough acid ...

The normalization of the acid–base balance is accomplished over a period of several days as the bicarbonate deficit is corrected as bicarbonate is regenerated by the kidney. The kidneys are not ...

Background We use acids and bases every day—they’re present in our foods, our cosmetics and our cleaning supplies. We’re so used to them that it’s easy to forget how interesting they are ...

Students will be able to explain, on the molecular level, that pH is a measure of the concentration of the H 3 O + ions in water and that adding an acid or a base to water affects the concentration of ...

Background Acids are solutions that lose hydrogen ions and usually taste sour. Some very common household solutions are acids, such as citrus fruit juices and household vinegar. Bases are ...

Foods that promote alkalinity, or ‘base-forming’ foods, are thought to prevent or counteract the effects of excess acid in the body. These foods include most fruits and vegetables. Even citrus ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Neutralisation is the reaction of an acid with a base that results in the pH moving towards seven. It is a useful ...

Acid-base balance refers to the levels of acidity and alkalinity your blood needs in order to keep your body functioning. Too much acid in the blood is known as acidosis, while too much alkalinity ...