Why Does a Significant Amount of Lactic Acid Form at the Normal

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why does a significant amount of lactic acid form at the normal blood pH of 7.4?

• A)Because of the hydrogen ions present in blood plasma
• B)Because there is enough pyruvate to produce it
• C)Because the equilibrium in the blood favors lactic acid over lactate ion
• D)It doesn't; at 7.4 there is not enough hydrogen ion for it to form.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nerve

Nerves that are part of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and slowing down bodily functions.

Sympathetic Nerve

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress-related activities, often described as the "fight or flight" response.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that are essential for various physiological processes in the body, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Cardiac Conduction

The process by which electrical impulses are generated and transmitted through the heart, leading to heart muscle contraction.