Unit 4: Acids & Bases Case Study

Name: _______________________________________

Date: _____________

Discuss a medical condition that is caused by a pH imbalance in the body. Think about the two scenarios
that we talked about in class (acidosis and alkalosis).
What is the medical condition you chose to research?:

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Cited Sources, Data & Findings (at LEAST three bullets of information per
source in the box):
(Author, Title of Article, Website for each)
1. _Chad Bjorkland Diseases Caused by Alkaline or Acid pH in the Body
http://www.livestrong.com/article/284939-diseases-caused-by-alkaline-oracid-ph-in-the-body/
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pH is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution where

a pH of 7 is neutral, less than 7 is acidic and greater than 7 is alkaline
or basic
a condition called acidosis occurs. Conversely, an increase above pH
7.4 results in alkalosis.
An increase in blood pH is defined as metabolic alkalosis which is the
result of excessive fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea, loss of
2. __DR. RICHARD
DICENSO electrolytes,
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weight
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http://www.shapefit.com/health/body-acidity-problems.html
or blood
pressure reduction.
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The pH level of our internal fluids affects every living cell in our
bodies.
When our pH level is unbalanced, almost any area of our bodies can
be negatively affected creating results such as cancer, heart disease,
obesity, weight problems, allergies, fatigue and premature aging as
well as problems with our nervous system, cardiovascular system and
muscles.
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and
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and the reduction of oxygen.Weight gain, obesity and diabetes.
Mild acidosis can cause such problems as:
Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels
and the reduction of oxygen.
Weight gain, obesity and diabetes.

Summarize the information you found:

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Include data/findings from all sources

Complete sentences, paragraph format
Must be at LEAST 8-10 sentences

pH is a measure of the relative acidity. When this pH balanced is

messed many different types of diseases occurs. An increase in blood pH is
defined as metabolic alkalosis which is the result of excessive fluid loss
through vomiting or diarrhea, loss of sodium or potassium electrolytes, or use
of diuretics for weight loss or blood pressure reduction. Mild acidosis can
cause such problems as: Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of
blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen, Weight gain, obesity and diabetes.
Also proof that acid is damaging is bulimia. Most bulimic people have teeth
that are disinigrating due to the acid from the stomach coming back up. Most
common diseases are acidosis, and alkalosis which are high and low levels of
pH , which all came be prevented or helped by eating certain foods.