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Acid-base physiology.

H E Adrogué1, H J Adrogué

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.

Respiratory Care
|May 11, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Maintaining the body's acid-base balance is crucial for optimal function. This involves chemical buffers and physiological responses like lung and kidney excretion to manage acid loads.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Homeostasis

Background:

  • Acid-base homeostasis is vital for cellular enzyme function and organ systems, particularly the brain and heart.
  • Metabolic pathways constantly produce or consume hydrogen ions (H+), necessitating robust regulatory mechanisms.
  • The body faces a substantial daily load of volatile and fixed acids requiring efficient excretion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the determinants of body fluid acidity.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms maintaining normal acid-base composition.
  • To examine the body's defense against acid-base equilibrium disruption.

Main Methods:

  • Review of chemical buffer systems (extracellular and intracellular).
  • Analysis of physiological regulatory processes (cellular metabolism, lung, and kidney excretion).

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  • Evaluation of acid-base scales, alkali/acid loading, and arterial blood sampling limitations.

    • Main Results:

    • Acid-base balance relies on integrated chemical and physiological defense mechanisms.
    • Buffers provide the first line of defense against acid-base disturbances.
    • Physiological mechanisms adapt to excrete excess acids, ensuring optimal body fluid pH.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple, coordinated mechanisms are essential for maintaining acid-base homeostasis.
    • Understanding these systems is critical for managing acid-base disorders.
    • The review highlights the complexity and importance of acid-base regulation in overall health.