HCO3-

Question 1

HCO3- function

Answer 1

Maintain acid base balance by functioning as the primary buffer in the body

Question 2

HCO3- regulation

Answer 2

Lost thru diarrhea, diuretics, and renal insufficiency

Excess possible if person ingests quantities of acid neutralizers

Question 3

HCO3- sources

Answer 3

Acid neutralizers (sodium bicarbonate)

Question 4

Bicarbonate lvls

Answer 4

22-28
Major buffer
In both ICF & ECF