Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Carbonic

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the carbonic acid/bicarbonate system?

• A)Regulation of the pH of the intracellular environment
• B)Regulating pH changes of the blood during exercise
• C)Regulation of blood pH during elevated fat matabolism
• D)Regulation of blood pH in coordination with the respiratory system
• E)Regulation of blood pH in coordination with the kidneys

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Definitions:

Discharge

The flow of a fluid, such as water or gas, from a source, including the volume of fluid passing a point per unit of time in rivers or wastewater treatment plants.

Flooded

Flooded describes areas that have been overwhelmed with water beyond normal levels, due to natural phenomena like heavy rains or failure of man-made structures.

Floodplain

Flat land adjacent to a river, prone to flooding during periods of high discharge, which can deposit nutrient-rich sediments beneficial for agriculture.

Mississippi River

one of the longest rivers in North America, flowing southward from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.