44 objectives fm - water - p h

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Lecture Objectives (Foundation Module) Dissociation of water & concept of Buffers At the end of lecture student should be able to: 1. To have an overview of normal distribution of water and electrolytes in body fluids. 2. To appreciate the importance of water as an Ideal biologic solvent. 3.Define pH. 4. Discuss the hydrogen ion production in body. 5. To appreciate the importance of maintaining the pH of body fluids. 6. Define buffers. 7. Explain the mechanism of action buffers. 8. Justify that bicarbonate buffer is the major buffer of body. 9. Enumerate the clinical states of disturbed pH.

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Lecture Objectives (Foundation Module)Dissociation of water & concept of Buffers

At the end of lecture student should be able to:

1. To have an overview of normal distribution of water and electrolytes in

body fluids.

2. To appreciate the importance of water as an Ideal biologic solvent.

3. Define pH.

4. Discuss the hydrogen ion production in body.

5. To appreciate the importance of maintaining the pH of body fluids.

6. Define buffers.

7. Explain the mechanism of action buffers.

8. Justify that bicarbonate buffer is the major buffer of body.

9. Enumerate the clinical states of disturbed pH.