Compared to the Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate Buffering System in Extracellular Fluid

question 13

Multiple Choice

Compared to the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffering system in extracellular fluid, how effective is the phosphate buffering system?

• A) about twice as effective
• B) about 6 times more effective
• C) about one-sixth as effective
• D) about half as effective

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Total Cost

The complete cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs.

Quantity Effect

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Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred from the production of one additional unit of a good or service.