In acid-base balance the normal plasma PCO2 and bicarbonate levels are disturbed. Match the changes in these parameters given below with the disorders in the drop down list. Low plasma PaCO2 Respiratory Alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis High plasma PaCO2 Respiratory Alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Acidosis Question 1 Metabolic Alkalosis Question 2 Metabolic Alkalosis Question 3 Decreased plasma bicarbonate (HCO3-) Respiratory Alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis Increased plasma bicarbonate (HCO3-) Respiratory Alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis What two organs in the body serve as a compensatory function to maintain acid base balance? Metabolic Acidosis Kidneys and Lungs Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis Question 4 Metabolic Alkalosis Question 5 Lungs and Spleen Gallbladder and Appendix pH 7.39, PaCO2 44, HCO3- 26 Metabolic Acidosis Normal pH 7.55, PaCO2 25, HCO3- 22 Respiratory Alkalosis, Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis, Uncompensated Question 8 Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Acidosis, Partially Compensated Heart and Liver Question 6 Respiratory Alkalosis Question 7 Metabolic Alkalosis, Partially Compensated pH 7.64, PaCO2 25, HCO3- 19 Respiratory Alkalosis, Partially Compensated Metabolic Alkalosis, Partially Compensated pH 7.38, PaCO2 59, HCO3- 35 Metabolic Alkalosis, Uncompensated Metabolic Alkalosis, Partially Compensated Respiratory Acidosis, Uncompensated Respiratory Acidosis, Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis, Uncompensated Question 9 Respiratory Acidosis, Fully Compensated