Lecture 2 pH and its Relevance to Biochemistry PDF
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Tanta University Faculty of Medicine
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This document discusses kidney function in regulating pH levels and its relevance to biochemistry. It details how kidneys control the excretion or retention of ions to maintain pH balance. The document further highlights the buffering of metabolic acids.
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Kidney Long-term adjustments of hours to days are made by the kidneys, which have mechanisms to excrete or retain H+, bicarbonate, and other ions. kidneys play a major role in the buffering of metabolic acids:
Kidney Long-term adjustments of hours to days are made by the kidneys, which have mechanisms to excrete or retain H+, bicarbonate, and other ions. kidneys play a major role in the buffering of metabolic acids:
