One of the Reasons Why Acid-Base Balance Is So Important

question 53

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why acid-base balance is so important for the body is that:

• A) highly acidic conditions cause vital proteins to denature.
• B) highly acidic conditions cause the destruction of certain fatty acids.
• C) acid-base imbalances contribute to the destruction of hormones.
• D) acid-base imbalances compromise growth in children.
• E) highly alkaline conditions cause excess iron loss.

---

Definitions:

Mishap

An unforeseen accident or minor mistake resulting in damage or inconvenience.

Life Insurance Policy

A contract between an individual and an insurance company, where the insurer pays a designated beneficiary a sum of money upon the death of the insured person.

Beneficiary

A person or entity entitled to receive benefits from a will, trust, insurance policy, or other legal agreements.

Divorced

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.