Question

16. Which of the following conditions could affect the ability of the kidneys to regulate plasma pH properly? Select all options that apply:

(a) Hyponatremia (low Na⁺ concentration in blood)

(b) Hypokalemia (low K⁺ concentration in blood)

(c) Low ATP levels in epithelial cells of nephron

(d) Low glutamine levels in epithelial cells of nephron

(e) Absence of carbonic anhydrase in lumen of nephron

Answer 1

Answer :

(a) Hyponatremia (low Na+ concentration in blood)

(b) Hypokalemia (low K+ concentration in blood)

e) Absence of carbonic anhydrase in lumen of nephron.

Explanation : sodium and potassium is very important electrolytes for maintaining osmolarities and ph of plasma .

carbonic anhydride is an enzymes present in lumen of nephron loop manly responsible for Maintaining hydrogens and sodium exchanges in nephron loop for maintenance of Ph homeostasis...Thanks