Match the Buffer Systems, Labelled A

question 8

Short Answer

Match the buffer systems, labelled a. through d., with their correct characteristic.
a.haemoglobin buffer system
b.phosphate buffer system
c.protein buffer system
d.H₂CO₃:HCO₃^- buffer system
-important urinary buffer
A person with diarrhoea loses excessive salt and water from the body. This loss results in Na⁺ depletion, dehydration, a decreased extracellular fluid volume, a reduction in plasma volume, and a decreased systemic arterial blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Earwax

A natural, protective substance secreted by glands in the ear canal, known medically as cerumen, that cleans, lubricates, and guards the ear against dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles.

Hearing Aid

An electronic device that amplifies sound to assist individuals who have a hearing impairment.

Post-Operative

Pertaining to the period after a surgical operation, focusing on recovery and health restoration.

Soiled Dressing

Used medical material that has become contaminated with bodily fluids and needs to be replaced or disposed of properly.