NRSG 2300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Oncotic Pressure, Respiratory Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis
4 Feb 2014
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Acids & bases: acid, characteristics & properties. In aqueous environment: lose an electron become proton donors. Release h+ ions = proton donor (+) Of protons and ability to dissociate determines strength of acid. Strong acids completely dissociate in water; weak acids. Stength depends on how many ions it gives away. H+ & h3o+ don"t really exist in solutions b/c h is bonding: biological functions of acids. Hydrochloric acid present in stomach aids in digestion by breaking down large and complex food molecules: breaks down proteins/ food. Amino acids/ fatty acids are required for synthesis of proteins required for growth and repair of our body tissues. Nucleic acids are important for the manufacture of dna and rna. Carbonic acid is important for maintenance of ph equilibrium in the body: pathophysiology of acids. Glucose is a 6-carbon sugar broken down to atp in a multi-step process. Most of these processes are aerobic, meaning they require oxygen.
