Chapter 22: Acid-Base Balance Patton: The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The function of H+ ions in the body is a. maintenance of the cell membrane. b. conduction of nerve impulses. c. function of cellular enzymes. d. stimulation of muscle contraction. ANS: C REF: p. 601
PTS: 1 TOP: Introduction
DIF: Memorization
2. A solution with a pH of 3 a. is an acid solution. b. is an alkaline solution. c. has more OH ions than H+ ions. d. both B and C. ANS: A PTS: 1 TOP: pH of body fluids
DIF: Application
REF: p. 602
DIF: Application
REF: p. 602
3. A solution with a pH of 9 a. is an acid solution. b. is an alkaline solution. c. has more OH ions than H+ ions. d. both B and C. ANS: D PTS: 1 TOP: pH of body fluids
4. Which of the following body fluids has the lowest pH? a. Arterial blood b. Stomach acid c. Venous blood d. Saliva ANS: B REF: p. 602
PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization TOP: pH of body fluids
5. Which of the following body fluids has the highest pH? a. Arterial blood b. Venous blood c. Stomach acid d. Both A and B have the same pH, which is higher than stomach acid. ANS: A REF: p. 602
PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization TOP: pH of body fluids
6. A solution with a pH of 4
