Respiratory Acidosis

[RJ Lopez 2l]

Could someone explain why blood would want to form HCO3-. How would it balance blood pH if the resulting reaction produces an H+ that makes blood more acidic. How does the exchange of CO2 balance blood ph.

[PatrickV]

The blood forms carbonic acid (H2CO3) from a bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and free hydrogen ions. When the bicarbonate ions combine with the hydrogen ions, this removes the the hydrogen ions decreasing the concentration of hydrogen in the blood, thus being able to change the pH. h

[006020799]

The bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance of blood through a system known as the bicarbonate buffer system. This system helps to prevent rapid and drastic changes in blood pH, which is important for the proper functioning of enzymes and other biochemical processes.

[Chem_Mod]

The bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance of blood through a system known as the bicarbonate buffer system. This system helps to prevent rapid and drastic changes in blood pH, which is important for the proper functioning of enzymes and other biochemical processes.

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