Question

1)

Respiratory acidosis can occur when _______________.

	A.	a runner has completed a very long marathon
	B.	a person hyperventilates
	C.	A person consumes excessive amounts of antacids (bicarbonate)
	D.	A person's breathing is shallow due to obstruction
	E.	the kidneys secrete hydrogen ions

2)

Which product(s) do the major duodenal ampulla AND papilla deliver?

I. Pancreatic juice

II. Bile

III. Insulin

IV. Chyme

	A.	I and III only
	B.	I and II only
	C.	II only
	D.	IV only
	E.	I, II, III, and IV

3)

Given the following values taken from arterial blood:

pH = 7.51

pCO2 = 36

HCO3- = 27

(Normal values: pH = 7.35-7.45 pCO2 = 35-45 mm Hg HCO3- = 22-26 mEq/L)

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

	A.	This is a case of respiratory alkalosis
	B.	This is a case of respiratory acidosis
	C.	This is a case of metabolic alkalosis
	D.	This is a case of metabolic acidosis
	E.	There is not enough information to answer this question

Answer 1