Which Organ/organ System Plays the Primary Role in Maintaining Acid-Base

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which organ/organ system plays the primary role in maintaining acid-base balance?

• A)lungs
• B)skin
• C)GI tract
• D)kidneys
• E)liver

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