The body’s most efficient pH-balancing force is the:
a. chemical buffer system.
b. respiratory system.
c. renal system.
d. metabolic system.
Correct answer: a. Chemical buffers, substances that combine with excess acids or bases, act immediately to maintain pH. The chemical buffer system is the body’s most efficient pH-balancing force.
To learn more, read the continuing education article: “Perfecting your acid-base balancing act”.
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Needs a good analysis for this simple question. Is it just a typo?
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I agree with the above comments. Someone needs to look at this question and have the answers match up with it.
Methylxanthines = Respiratory acidosis!
Hope someone is reading these comments and will correct this.
I was also confused with the answer choices given
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