The Process for Regulating PH That Plays Only a Supporting

question 54

Multiple Choice

The process for regulating pH that plays only a supporting role in the ECF but is quite important in pH control of the ICF is

• A) protein buffers.
• B) the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system.
• C) the phosphate buffer system.
• D) changes in the rate and depth of breathing.
• E) metabolic generation.

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Definitions:

Claudication

Pain or cramping in the lower leg due to inadequate blood flow to the muscles, typically induced by exercise and relieved with rest.

Lymph Flow

The movement of lymph fluid within the lymphatic system, crucial for immune function and removing waste from tissues.

Lymph

A clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cells that help fight infection and disease.

Valves

Structures that regulate the flow of fluid in a specific direction within bodily systems, such as the circulatory or lymphatic system.