Which Statement Is NOT True of the PH-Regulating Mechanisms of the Body

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the pH-regulating mechanisms of the body?

• A)The buffer systems work most rapidly to correct pH imbalances.
• B)The kidneys have the greatest capacity to correct an ongoing pH imbalance.
• C)The respiratory system regulates the amount of carbon dioxide present in the blood and body fluids.
• D)These mechanisms work only when the blood pH falls below 7.35 or rises above 7.45.

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Definitions:

Sequence Order Effect

The impact that the order of presentation has on the perception and judgment of information or stimuli.

Serial Position Effect

A memory phenomenon where recall accuracy varies as a function of an item's position within a study list, often showing enhanced memory for items at the beginning and end of the list.

Primacy Effect

The tendency for individuals to remember information presented at the beginning of a list better than information appearing in the middle or end.

Recency Effect

A cognitive bias which results in better recall of the most recent items or experiences in a series due to their late position in memory retrieval.