The Parents of a Child with Acid-Base Imbalance Ask the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child with acid-base imbalance ask the nurse about mechanisms that regulate acid-base balance.Which statement by the nurse accurately explains the mechanisms regulating acid-base balance in children?

• A) The respiratory, renal, and chemical-buffering systems
• B) The kidneys balance acid; the lungs balance base.
• C) The cardiovascular and integumentary systems
• D) The skin, kidney, and endocrine systems

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocytes

Oligodendrocytes are a type of glial cell in the central nervous system responsible for producing myelin, a substance that insulates nerve cell axons to improve the speed and efficiency of electrical impulse conduction.

Schwann Cells

Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that wrap around nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system, forming the myelin sheath that helps in the rapid transmission of neural signals.

Glial Cells

Cells that provide support for the neurons to grow on and around, deliver nutrients to neurons, produce myelin to coat axons, clean up waste products and dead neurons, influence information processing, and, during prenatal development, influence the generation of new neurons.

Insulation

Material used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one area to another, often used in building construction and the manufacturing of clothing and appliances.