When Normal Buffer Mechanisms Are Overwhelmed by Excessive Numbers of Hydrogen

question 8

Multiple Choice

When normal buffer mechanisms are overwhelmed by excessive numbers of hydrogen ions,which of the following will result?

• A)acidosis
• B)alkalosis
• C)neither of these

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