The PH-Regulating Mechanisms, in Order from Most Rapid to Slowest

question 148

Essay

The pH-regulating mechanisms, in order from most rapid to slowest, are the ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

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Definitions:

External Oblique

A muscle located in the outer layer of the abdomen, responsible for rotating and flexing the trunk of the body.

Antagonist

A substance that acts against and blocks an action by attaching to and inhibiting the function of a receptor.

Prime Mover

The muscle responsible for most of the movement when a body movement is produced by a group of muscles.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the body and triggers a response, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.