GBIO 225 Week 2 exam 2/GBIO 225 Week 2 exam 2/GBIO 225 Week 2 exam 2

 1) Acids act as
hydroxyl ions.
hydrogen ion acceptors.
proton donors as do bases.
proton donors while a base accepts protons.
2) A base has a pH that is
above 7.
equal to 7.
below 7.
3) The buffer system is essential for overall body homeostasis. What condition is due to an increase in blood pH?
acidosis.
alkalosis.
carbonic acid.
coma.