The bicarbonate buffer system. What condition will occur if too much CO_2 is kep

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The bicarbonate buffer system. What condition will occur if too much CO_2 is kept in the lungs? Which direction does the condition in (a) shift the equilibrium in ? What is the pH of the blood during the condition? (higher or lower than normal) What is the treatment typically used to correct the condition described ? If a person has an anxiety attack and breathes very deeply and quickly (hyperventilates), what condition is likely to occur? Which direction does the condition in (e) shift the equilibrium in Question noteqaulto 2? What is the pH of the blood during the condition? (higher or lower than normal). How could you treat an anxiety attack?

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                                             CO2 + H2O <-----> H2CO3 <----> HCO3- + H+

                          Shift to the right ------------------------------------------------->

                                                   CO2 + H2O <-----> H2CO3 <----> HCO3- + H+

                                           <-------------------------------------------------Shift to the left

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