The Primary Role of the Carbonic- Acid- Bicarbonate Buffer System

question 38

Multiple Choice

The primary role of the carbonic- acid- bicarbonate buffer system is to

• A) increase ventilation.
• B) buffer carbonic acid formed by carbon dioxide.
• C) limit pH changes caused by organic and fixed acids.
• D) buffer the urine.
• E) buffer stomach acid.

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