Straighterline Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab BIO202L Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids and Bases Worksheet Questions with Answers 2023/2024
Student Name: Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): Pre-Lab Questions: 1. How can eating a high-salt diet increase blood pressure? Eating a high-salt diet can increase blood pressure because excess sodium in the bloodstream draws water into the blood vessels, increasing blood volume and putting more pressure on the vessel walls. This extra pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, leading to higher blood pressure levels. Over time, this strain on the cardiovascular system can contribute to hypertension and other cardiovascular issues. 2. Research the following disorders and write a definition for each: a. Acidemia: Acidemia is a medical disorder characterized by an abnormally low pH level in the blood, indicating an excessive accumulation of acid. This condition occurs when the body's natural acid-base balance is disrupted, leading to an increase in the concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood.
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