Substances in Body Fluids That Help Prevent Significant Changes in PH

question 15

Multiple Choice

Substances in body fluids that help prevent significant changes in pH are

• A) bicarbonate ions
• B) buffers
• C) weak acids
• D) water molecules
• E) salts

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Definitions:

Regulating Chemicals

Substances used to control or adjust processes in the body or in industrial practices.

Growth

The process of increasing in physical size, complexity, or capability, often through cell multiplication in biological contexts.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs.

Plant Sources

Organisms from the plant kingdom that provide resources for food, medicine, materials, and energy.