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Overview of Acid-Base Balance
Control of Acid-Base Balance
Role of the lungs
Role of the kidneys
Buffer systems
Types of Acid-Base Disorders
Types of acidosis and alkalosis
Compensation for acid-base disorders
Acidosis
Blood pH
Causes
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Alkalosis
Blood pH
Causes
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment