How the BBS prevents the pH from becoming too alkaline

The most important ECF buffer is the ______________ ______ ________

1. It is a mixture of ___________ _____ and its salt, _________ ____________

2. Any ________ _________ (NaOH) added to the buffer solution does not cause the ______ ______ of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) to dissociate any further despite the _________ conditions

3. The added base forces from the sodium hydroxide causes the ________ ____ to dissociate further donating more __________ to tie up the ____________ (OH-) released by the sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

4. The net result is the ______ ______ (NaHCO₃) replaces the _____ _____ (NaOH) preventing the ___ from majorly _______

Review: chap 26 pt 2 acid base balance