The First Line of Defense in Protecting Against PH Change

question 14

Multiple Choice

The first line of defense in protecting against pH change during exercise is

• A)sodium bicarbonate levels in the blood.
• B)hemoglobin levels in the blood.
• C)intracellular buffers.
• D)plasma bicarbonate.

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