Which of the Following Statements Regarding Physiological PH and the Carbonic

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding physiological pH and the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system is NOT correct? CO₂(aq) + H₂O( ) $\leftrightarrows$ H₂CO₃(aq) $\leftrightarrows$ H⁺(aq) + HCO₃^-(aq)

• A)The carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system regulates the concentration of CO₂ dissolved in blood.
• B)When the amount of CO₂ dissolved in blood decreases,the pH increases.
• C)When CO₂ is produced by respiration,the system shifts to the right.
• D)When acid is added,the system shifts left,which prevents a large pH decrease.
• E)When base is added,the system shifts right,which prevents a large pH increase.

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