Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description

question 106

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition or description.
-A substance that prevents a sharp change in pH

• A)Acid solution
• B)Alkaline solution
• C)Neutral solution
• D)Buffer
• E)Alkalosis
• F)Acidosis
• G)Metabolic acidosis
• H)Respiratory acidosis
• I)Respiratory alkalosis
• J)Metabolic alkalosis
• K)Carbonic anhydrase
• L)pH

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Definitions:

Electroencephalogram

A test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small electrodes attached to the scalp, used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.

Voltmeter

Device that measures the strength of electrical voltage by recording the difference in electrical potential between two points.

Current Meter

An instrument used for measuring the velocity and direction of water flow in rivers, streams, and oceans.

Patch Technique

A method in electrophysiology that involves sealing a tiny glass pipette onto a small patch of cell membrane to study ion channels.