Pk/formulas

Question 0

Why is Pk important

Answer 0

It represents the pH at maximum buffering capacity

Question 1

What is Pk?

Answer 1

The pH value at which the solute is 50% dissociated

Question 2

What is the Pk of bicarbonate and carbonic acid?

Answer 2

6.1

Question 3

What is the solubility coefficient of CO2?

Answer 3

.03

Question 4

What is the pressure of CO2 in torr?

Answer 4

40 torr

Question 5

What formula is used to find a the ph of 7.4?

Answer 5

Ph= 6.1 + log (24mEq-L)/(40)(.03)

Question 6

Ficks law of diffusion

Answer 6

A = cross sectional area
D = diffusion coefficient
T = thickness of membrane
P1 - P2 = pressure gradient

Question 7

Alveolar epithelium
Interstitial space
Capillary endothelium

Answer 7

3 barriers to diffusion

Question 8

Ficks law of diffusion formula

Answer 8

Vgas= A • D(p1-p2)/T