The Most Important Factor Affecting the PH of Body Fluids

question 89

Multiple Choice

The most important factor affecting the pH of body fluids is the concentration of

• A) lactic acid.
• B) ketone bodies.
• C) organic acids.
• D) carbon dioxide.
• E) hydrochloric acid.

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Definitions:

Atomic Symbol

A one or two-letter notation derived from the Latin name of an element, used to represent it in the periodic table and chemical equations.

Bromine

A chemical element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35, known as a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature and part of the halogen group.

Atomic Symbol

A one or two-letter abbreviation derived from the Latin name of an element, used to represent an element in the periodic table.