IMPORTANT QUESTIONS - ACID BASE BALANCE

LAQ:

1.What is the normal pH of blood. Explain the role of plasma buffers and renal mechanisms in maintenance of acid base balance.
2. Define metabolic acidosis. What causes it and describe the mechanisms needed to counteract this imbalance. 

SAQ:

1.Explain the role of blood buffers in acid base balance.
2.Explain the role of renal regulation in acid base balance.
3.What do you mean by acidosis. Also mention the compensatory responses.
4. What do you mean by alkalosis. Also mention the compensatory responses.

OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR MBBS STUDENTS:
1. What do you mean by alkali reserve. (SAQ)
2. Explain anion gap. (SAQ)