Several common terms are presented in an understandable manner.

Questions:

A. Define acid and base.

B. Differentiate between metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis.

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A brief review of acid-base physiology, alterations in metabolic states, and the diagnosis and treatments of altered metabolic states is presented.

Question: Briefly describe two physiologic effects of acidemia.

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An interesting history of the science of acids and bases is presented.

Question: What was Avogadro's contribution to acid-base physiology?

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Find out more about pH and ionization at this site.

Question: How do you calculate the percent ionization of a weak acid?