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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Medical Science

Background:

  • Stable cellular metabolism requires tight regulation of blood pH (7.35-7.45).
  • Minor deviations in blood pH can lead to significant detrimental effects.
  • Current medical and physiological understanding indicates that pH values outside the 6.8-7.8 range are incompatible with life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical importance of maintaining blood pH within physiological limits.
  • To underscore the severe consequences of extreme acidosis or alkalosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established medical and physiological knowledge regarding blood pH regulation.
  • Analysis of the established lethal boundaries for blood pH.

Main Results:

  • Blood pH regulation is essential for cellular function.
  • pH values below 6.8 or above 7.8 are considered incompatible with life.

Conclusions:

  • Strict maintenance of blood pH is crucial for survival.
  • Extreme acid-base disturbances pose a life-threatening risk.