Which Fluid Is Most Likely to Be Buffered by the Phosphate

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which fluid is most likely to be buffered by the phosphate buffer system?

• A) ​blood
• B) ​saliva
• C) ​extracellular fluid
• D) ​urine
• E) ​lymph

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