H⁺ Generated at the Tissue Level from CO₂ Is Buffered

question 110

Multiple Choice

H⁺ generated at the tissue level from CO₂ is buffered in transit between the tissues and the lungs primarily by

• A) hemoglobin
• B) phosphate buffer system
• C) H 2 CO 3 .HCO 3 - buffer system
• D) plasma proteins
• E) respiratory regulation

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