Any Abnormal Change in the Structure or Function Which Produces

question 43

Short Answer

Any abnormal change in the structure or function which produces symptoms is considered a(n)____________.​

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a major component of the blood's buffering system, helping to maintain the body's pH balance.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a vital role in regulating pH in the blood.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition occurring when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces, causing body fluids, especially the blood, to become too acidic.

Expiratory Neurons

Neurons involved in the control of the muscles responsible for expelling air from the lungs.