The Primary Goal of Acid-Base Homeostasis Is to Maintain Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of acid-base homeostasis is to maintain which of the following?

• A)normal HCO₃^-
• B)normal PCO₂
• C)normal pH
• D)normal PO₂

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Definitions:

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of cardiovascular health.

End-Diastolic Volume

The volume of blood in the ventricle at the end of the filling phase, or diastole, of the heart's cycle.

Venous Return

The flow of blood back to the heart through the veins, critical for maintaining cardiovascular function.

Cardiac Cycle

The cardiac cycle is the sequence of events that occurs during one heartbeat, involving the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the atria and ventricles to pump blood throughout the body.