Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Condition that is caused by a bicarbonate deficit
A)Buffer
B)Metabolic acidosis
C)Acid solution
D)Respiratory alkalosis
E)Respiratory system
F)Metabolic alkalosis
G)Alkaline solution
H)Kidney system
I)Respiratory acidosis
J)Neutral solution

Question

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Metabolic acidosis is a condition caused by a bicarbonate deficit.

Answer: A
 A buffer is a substance that can neutralize an acid or base and maintain a stable pH.

Answer: F
 Metabolic alkalosis is a condition caused by excess bicarbonate in the body.

Answer: G
 An alkaline solution has a pH value greater than 7.

Answer: H
 The kidney system plays a role in regulating acid-base balance in the body by excreting or retaining bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.

Answer: E
 The respiratory system plays a role in regulating acid-base balance in the body by exhaling carbon dioxide, which is an acidic waste product.

Answer: I
 Respiratory acidosis is a condition caused by an accumulation of carbon dioxide in the body due to inadequate breathing.

Answer: J
 A neutral solution has a pH value of 7, indicating a balance between acidic and basic substances.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Definition