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.

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