Chapter 33: Acid-Base Balance

Chapter 33: Acid-Base Balance

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Chapter 33: Acid-Base Balance

 

Test Bank

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. The kidney gets rid of excess hydrogen ions by the process of filtration.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1033

TOP:    General Principles Concerning Urinary Mechanisms

 

2. A blood pH of 7.1 indicates the body is more acidic than normal.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1026

TOP:    Review of the pH Concept

 

3. Stomach acid is the most alkaline substance in the body.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1026

TOP:    Review of the pH Concept

 

4. CO₂ entering venous blood gives it a slightly lower pH than arterial blood.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1026

TOP:    Review of the pH Concept

 

5. Saliva is normally acidic.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 1026 (Figure 33-1)                    TOP:    Review of the pH Concept

 

6. Venous blood returning from the lungs would have a higher pH than blood returning from the inferior vena cava.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1032

TOP:    Explanation of the Respiratory Mechanisms

 

7. Arterial blood has a lower pH than venous blood.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1026

TOP:    Review of the pH Concept

 

 

 

8. High-protein foods are referred to as acid-forming.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1027

TOP:    Sources of pH-Influencing Chemicals

 

9. Mineral elements that are acidic include potassium, calcium, and sodium.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1027

TOP:    Sources of pH-Influencing Chemicals

 

10. Citrus fruits are mainly acid-forming when metabolized.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 1027 (Box 33-1)                        TOP:    Sources of pH-Influencing Chemicals

 

11. A vegetarian diet would tend to produce an alkaline state in body fluids.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1027

TOP:    Sources of pH-Influencing Chemicals

 

12. Direct acid-forming foods contain acids that cannot be metabolized.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 1027

TOP:    Sources of pH-Influencing Chemicals