How Does the Body Respond If Respiratory Mechanisms Are Unable

question 133

Multiple Choice

How does the body respond if respiratory mechanisms are unable to stop a pH shift?

• A) A renal physiological buffer system involving the excretion of either an acid or alkaline urine will be initiated within 24 hours.
• B) Bicarbonate buffers immediately combine with any added acid or alkali that enters the body fluids, thus preventing drastic changes in pH.
• C) Phosphate buffers immediately combine with any added acid or alkali that enters the body fluids, thus preventing drastic changes in pH.
• D) Protein buffers immediately combine with any added acid or alkali that enters the body fluids, thus preventing drastic changes in pH.

Recognize the role of biases and heuristics in the decision-making process.

Identify strategies to foster creativity and avoid pitfalls in decision-making.

Grasp the importance of ethical considerations in decision-making.

Comprehend the concept and use of ‘rules of thumb’ or heuristics for simplifying decision-making.

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

Capital reserves held by banks that surpass the minimum reserve requirements, providing liquidity and stability to the banking system.

Money Supply

The total quantity of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including notes, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.

Discount Rate

The cost imposed on banks and similar entities for borrowing funds from the Federal Reserve's discount window.

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that offer a wide range of services, including accepting deposits, providing loans, and other investment products to individuals and businesses.