The First Line of Defence Against This Change in [H⁺]

question 105

Multiple Choice

The first line of defence against this change in [H⁺] is the chemical buffer systems. Which primary buffer system will respond to this change?

• A)phosphate buffer system
• B)NH₄⁺:NH₃ buffer system
• C) protein buffer system
• D) haemoglobin buffer system

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