By What Mechanism Do Acid/base Buffer Systems Minimize PH Changes

question 22

Multiple Choice

By what mechanism do acid/base buffer systems minimize pH changes?

• A) By converting weak bases to strong bases
• B) By converting strong acids to weak acids
• C) By increasing the respiratory rate
• D) By promoting the renal excretion of hydrogen ions

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