Respiratory alkalosis

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    1. characterized by PCO2 and plasma pH

    2. can develop by

      1. stimulation of resp center: hyperventilation

        1. drugs

        2. CNS disorder

        3. high altitude

        4. anxiety/fear

    3. buffering is ICF

    4. renal comp

      1. inhibition of bicarb reabsorption

      2. reduced NH4 excretion

      3. takes several days to occur

Category: Biochemistry Notes

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