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What Provides the Shortest-Term Mechanism for Preventing Acid-Base Imbalances in the Body

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What provides the shortest-term mechanism for preventing acid-base imbalances in the body? The longest-term mechanism?


Definitions:

Membrane

A selective barrier that permits the passage of certain substances while blocking others.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when it is not actively transmitting a signal, representing a state of readiness for activation.

Sodium And Potassium

Essential electrolytes in the human body that play key roles in maintaining proper fluid balance, transmitting nerve signals, and muscle function.

Electrical Charge

Electrical charge is a fundamental property of particles that determines their electromagnetic interaction, marked by either a positive or negative symbol.

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