6 Questions
Which system regulates the removal of CO2 from the extracellular fluid?
Respiratory center
What is the primary function of the chemical acid-base buffer systems?
Minimizing changes in H+ concentration
Which defense system is relatively slow to respond but is the most powerful of the acid-base regulatory systems?
Kidneys
What is the role of the respiratory system in preventing changes in H+ concentration?
Regulating the removal of CO2 from the extracellular fluid
What do the buffer systems of the body fluids do when there is a change in H+ concentration?
Keep H+ tied up until balance can be re-established
What is the second line of defense in regulating H+ concentration?
Respiratory center
This quiz covers the three primary systems that regulate the H+ concentration in the body fluids to prevent acidosis or alkalosis. It includes the chemical acid-base buffer systems, the respiratory center's role in regulating CO2 removal, and the kidneys' ability to excrete acid or alkaline urine.
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