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What can Hypoventilation (Bradypnea) lead to?
Respiratory Acidosis
What can Hyperventilation (Tachypnea) lead too?
A buffer can either donate or absorbs what kind of ions?
Hydrogen
What is the normal I/E ratio?
1:2
As Co2 levels in the blood rise, pH levels __?
Drops
What is it called when there is to much Co2 in the blood?
Hypercapnia
What is HCo3?
What is, Bicarbonate.
What buffer system (component) is the fastest way the body can restore pH levels?
The respiratory Buffer Component.
What is the definition of Respiratory Drive?
The body is stimulated by chemoreceptors detecting a increase in Co2.
As Co2 levels in the blood drop, pH levels ____?
Rises
When CO2 accumulates in the blood and combines with water and hydrogen ions, this creates what?
Carbonic Acid
What are the bodies three main buffer systems?
1. Circulating Bicarbonate Buffer Component.
2. The Respiratory system.
3. The Renal system.
What is Hypoxic Drive?
The stimulation to breathe due to low O2 levels.
What is the normal pH level for human blood?
7.35 - 7.45