The Primary Role of the Carbonic-Acid-Bicarbonate Buffer System Is to

question 20

Multiple Choice

The primary role of the carbonic-acid-bicarbonate buffer system is to

• A)buffer stomach acid.
• B)buffer carbonic acid formed by carbon dioxide.
• C)limit pH changes caused by organic and fixed acids.
• D)buffer the urine.
• E)increase ventilation.

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