What Effect Does Cellular Respiration Have on the PH of the Blood

question 8

Multiple Choice

What effect does cellular respiration have on the pH of the blood?

• A) It does not affect the pH.
• B) It raises the pH.
• C) It lowers the pH.
• D) It decreases the amount of hydrogen ions in the blood.
• E) It increases the amount of hydroxide ions in the blood.

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Definitions:

Pons

a part of the brain located in the brainstem, which is involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.