Alkaline tide

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Alkaline tide is a medical term that refers to a condition where the blood's pH level increases due to the secretion of gastric acid (HCl) after a meal. This condition is often associated with the digestive process and is most commonly observed in the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine.

Pronunciation

Alkaline tide: /ˈæl.kə.laɪn taɪd/

Etymology

The term "Alkaline tide" is derived from the words "alkaline", which refers to a substance with a pH greater than 7, and "tide", which refers to a periodic rise and fall. In this context, it refers to the periodic increase in blood pH following a meal.

Related Terms

  • Gastric acid: The acid involved in the digestive process that causes the alkaline tide.
  • Duodenum: The first section of the small intestine where the alkaline tide is most commonly observed.
  • pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
  • Digestion: The process by which food is broken down into simple chemical compounds that can be absorbed and used as nutrients or eliminated by the body.

See Also

References

  • Guyton, A.C., Hall, J.E. (2006). Textbook of Medical Physiology (11th ed.). Elsevier Saunders. p. 805. ISBN 0-7216-0240-1.

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