Practice Problems Acid-Base Imbalances

The increase in HCO3- is offset by the decrease in buffers used to buffer H ions so the total buffer base will remain normal. BB shows the buffering of all buffer systems, not just HCO3-. HCO3- accounts for only about half of the total buffering capacity of the blood. If hemoglobin level is normal, the BB is normally 48 mEq/L. ................
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