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​The Kidneys Control the Proper Balance of Hydrogen Ions in the Blood

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​The kidneys control the proper balance of hydrogen ions in the blood, thus helping to regulate ____ levels in the body.


Definitions:

Pentanal

An aldehyde with the formula C5H10O, recognizable by its pungent odor.

HCN

Hydrogen cyanide, a highly toxic compound that is a colorless, volatile liquid with a faint, almond-like odor, used in the production of various chemicals.

Imine

Organic compounds characterized by the functional group C=N, formed by the condensation of an aldehyde or ketone with an amine.

Amino Acid

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amino and carboxyl functional groups.

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