GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -When the blood becomes too acidic, t he kidneys remove excess H+ ions from the body and excrete them in the urine. This makes the urine more acidic and the blood less acidic. Hydrogen ions are removed by the proximal convoluted tubules (PCTs) and collecting tubules (CTs) that are part of the nephrons of the kidneys.

Detailed explanation-2: -When the pH is too acidic, the cells lining the stomach and small intestine, along with the cells in the pancreas that are responsible for producing and releasing digestive enzymes, don’t function correctly. This results in indigestion, gas, bloating, and abdominal cramping.

Detailed explanation-3: -Metabolic acidosis (ie, decreased HCO3− or decreased base excess) occurs when there is excess generation of H+ or loss of HCO3−. Common causes include lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis, renal failure, or gastrointestinal losses of HCO3− (ie, diarrhea).

Detailed explanation-4: -What happens to excess hydrogen ions when an acid is added to blood? They bind to the bicarbonate ion to create carbonic acid.

Detailed explanation-5: -To give you the short answer: An acidic solution has a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H +start superscript, plus, end superscript), greater than that of pure water. A basic solution has a low H +start superscript, plus, end superscript concentration, less than that of pure water.