5 Questions
Which buffer system has the largest buffering capacity in the extracellular fluid?
Bicarbonate buffer
Which organ is responsible for CO2 elimination in the body?
Lungs
In alkalosis, what happens to alveolar ventilation and PCO2 levels?
Alveolar ventilation increases, PCO2 increases
Which buffer system takes part in hydrogen ions excretion in renal tubules?
Phosphate buffer
What is the main intracellular buffer of the blood?
Haemoglobin buffer
Test your knowledge of physiological buffers and their properties with this quiz. Learn about the main buffer systems like the bicarbonate buffer, haemoglobin buffer, and protein buffer.
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