Acid-Base Imbalance Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• compensation : attempt to correct blood ph and maintain balance
• metabolic : type of acidosis with low ph and a low bicarbonate level
• acidosis : imbalance where arterial blood ph is below 7.35
• alkalosis : acid-base imbalance with ph above 7.45
• buffers : important in keeping the ph at a normal level
• respiratory : type of acidosis occurring with the retention of co2
• ph : normal value between 7.35 and 7.45
• acid : releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
• carbon dioxide : when combined with water, this gas forms carbonic acid
• ng suction : a cause of metabolic alkalosis
• bicarbonate : a base in human body fluid
• hyperventilation : causes the lungs to exhale more carbon dioxide
• base : substance that binds to and lowers hydrogen ions