Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids & BIO202
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Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): AC-IF6JPZ
Lab Report Format Expectations
Utilize college level grammar and professional formaṄng when completing this worksheet.
Submissions without proper formaṄng, all required photos or sufficient responses will be rejected. Pre-
lab Questions
1. How can eating a high-salt diet increase blood pressure?
Consuming too much salt can elevate blood pressure by causing the body to retain additional
water, resulting in an increase in blood volume and placing more stress on the blood vessels.
2. Research the following disorders and write a definition for each:
a. Acidemia: Acidemia refers to a medical condition in which the blood becomes too
acidic, indicated by a pH level lower than 7.35. This condition occurs when there is an
excess buildup of acid in the body, which can be caused by factors such as kidney or
liver problems, uncontrolled diabetes, or exposure to certain toxins.
b. Alkalemia: Alkalemia is a medical condition marked by a higher-than-normal blood pH
level, typically above 7.45, indicating an excessive alkaline state in the blood. This
imbalance in the body's acid-base equilibrium can stem from different factors, such
as frequent vomiting, the usage of diuretics, or hyperventilation.
c. Acidosis: Acidosis is a medical condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's
acid-base levels, leading to an excess of acid or a reduction in bicarbonate levels.
This imbalance causes the blood pH to drop below 7.35.
d. Alkalosis: Alkalosis refers to a condition characterized by an imbalance in the
body's acid-base equilibrium, causing an abundance of base or a shortage of acid.
This imbalance causes the blood pH to rise above 7.45.
3. Name three ways the body regulates the pH of blood.
a. The body employs chemical buffer systems such as bicarbonate, phosphate, and
protein buffers to either absorb or release hydrogen ions, helping to maintain a stable
blood pH.
b. The respiratory system adjusts blood pH by controlling the rate and depth of breathing,
which affects the elimination of carbon dioxide and aids in maintaining the balance between
acids and bases in the blood.
c. The kidneys are essential in pH regulation by selectively reabsorbing or excreting hydrogen
ions and bicarbonate ions in the urine, thereby managing the acid-base equilibrium of the
blood.
, Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids & BIO202
L
Bases
L
Bases
Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit): AC-IF6JPZ
Lab Report Format Expectations
Utilize college level grammar and professional formaṄng when completing this worksheet.
Submissions without proper formaṄng, all required photos or sufficient responses will be rejected. Pre-
lab Questions
1. How can eating a high-salt diet increase blood pressure?
Consuming too much salt can elevate blood pressure by causing the body to retain additional
water, resulting in an increase in blood volume and placing more stress on the blood vessels.
2. Research the following disorders and write a definition for each:
a. Acidemia: Acidemia refers to a medical condition in which the blood becomes too
acidic, indicated by a pH level lower than 7.35. This condition occurs when there is an
excess buildup of acid in the body, which can be caused by factors such as kidney or
liver problems, uncontrolled diabetes, or exposure to certain toxins.
b. Alkalemia: Alkalemia is a medical condition marked by a higher-than-normal blood pH
level, typically above 7.45, indicating an excessive alkaline state in the blood. This
imbalance in the body's acid-base equilibrium can stem from different factors, such
as frequent vomiting, the usage of diuretics, or hyperventilation.
c. Acidosis: Acidosis is a medical condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's
acid-base levels, leading to an excess of acid or a reduction in bicarbonate levels.
This imbalance causes the blood pH to drop below 7.35.
d. Alkalosis: Alkalosis refers to a condition characterized by an imbalance in the
body's acid-base equilibrium, causing an abundance of base or a shortage of acid.
This imbalance causes the blood pH to rise above 7.45.
3. Name three ways the body regulates the pH of blood.
a. The body employs chemical buffer systems such as bicarbonate, phosphate, and
protein buffers to either absorb or release hydrogen ions, helping to maintain a stable
blood pH.
b. The respiratory system adjusts blood pH by controlling the rate and depth of breathing,
which affects the elimination of carbon dioxide and aids in maintaining the balance between
acids and bases in the blood.
c. The kidneys are essential in pH regulation by selectively reabsorbing or excreting hydrogen
ions and bicarbonate ions in the urine, thereby managing the acid-base equilibrium of the
blood.
, Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids & BIO202
L
Bases
