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Which system regulates blood pH by acting immediately?
Which system regulates blood pH by acting immediately?
- Metabolic (Renal) System
- Protein Buffer
- Chemical Buffers
- Respiratory System (correct)
What is the normal range for blood pH that homeostatic mechanisms maintain?
What is the normal range for blood pH that homeostatic mechanisms maintain?
- 7.25-7.35
- 7.35-7.45 (correct)
- 7.5-7.7
- 6.8-7.0
Which of the following is NOT a pH regulator mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a pH regulator mentioned in the text?
- Protein Buffer
- Bicarbonate-Carbonic Acid Buffer
- Hemoglobin-Oxyhemoglobin Buffer
- Respiratory Buffer (correct)
What is the typical range for PaCO2 regulated by the lungs?
What is the typical range for PaCO2 regulated by the lungs?
Which type of acids fall into two categories: Volatile acids and Nonvolatile acids?
Which type of acids fall into two categories: Volatile acids and Nonvolatile acids?
In the context of acid-base balance, what does HCO3- stand for?
In the context of acid-base balance, what does HCO3- stand for?
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