Be able to explain what the Bohr and Haldane effects are.
Be able to sketch the carbon dioxide dissociation curve.
Be able to explain (in words and chemical equations) how changes in pCO2 can effect blood pH.
Be able to draw CO2 isobars on pH-bicarbonate diagrams.
Be able to draw blood buffer lines on pH-bicarbonate diagrams.
Be able to use pH-bicarbonate diagrams to identify types of acid-base imbalances.
Be able to explain why over ventilation may be nearly as bad as over ventilation (this may not be stated explicitly in your text book).
Be able to define the respiratory quotient (R.Q.) and explain how it is related to diet.