Abstract

Sheema Fatima Khan*

ABSTRACT

The aim of this review article is to show importance of ions and ph of various metabolism occurring inside the complex human body. It informs the role of ions in maintaining homeostasis and their concentration. The importance of water as a universal solvent and its role as a vital nutrient is also highlighted. There exists an osmotic equilibrium in the body which is necessary for life. This is achieved by desirable levels of water and solutes present inside the body. These ionic solutes also determine ph of the body. Depending on the cause, that is, whether metabolic or respiratory, major changes in ph can cause the body environment to become alkaline or acidic. To combat the change, the body activates compensatory mechanism to bring ph back to normal. These compensatory changes can be respiratory for metabolic disorders and renal for respiratory disorders. The recent coronavirus pandemic, according to new researches is said to has been causing kidney failure and hence causes metabolic acidosis. This calls for the need to combat such common disorders with proper diagnosis and further treatments.