Acid-Base Regulation

Acid-Base Regulation

To the tune of “Dreams” by The Cranberries

[Verse 1]
CO2
Excretion
Through respiration
It is less
Than the production
Through hypoventilation 

[Chorus]
The kidneys will compensate
Accumulating bicarbonate
Through increased reabsorption
And the kidneys will remove
The protons that build up too
Helping restore pH

[Verse 2]
CO2
Excretion
Through respiration
It exceeds
Normal production
Through hyperventilation 

[Chorus]
The kidneys slowly excrete
Reabsorption will decrease
Of bicarbonate
This will help to compensate
And will help restore pH
Less protons are secreted

[Verse 3]
Metabolic
Acidosis can be caused by
Exhaustive exercise
Ventilation
Helps restore pH
Increases CO2 expiration