Describe the condition of metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis

The maintenance of blood pH within normal limits (7.35-7.45), called acid-base homeostasis, is a complex process involving three organs (lungs, kidneys, and brain) as well as chemical buffers in the blood and blood cells (erythrocytes). Your blood needs the right balance of acidic and basic (alkaline) compounds to function properly. Even slight variations from the normal range can have significant effects on your vital organs.

1. Do our bodies tend to produce more acids or bases? Why?
2. Describe how the kidneys help maintain acid base balance in the body.
3. Describe the condition of metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis. Which condition do you think is more serious? Why?