Major Buffer Systems of the Human Body PDF
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This document discusses major buffer systems in the human body, including bicarbonate, hemoglobin, phosphate, and protein buffers. It details their formulas and locations within the body. This is suitable for students studying human biology or physiology.
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Major Buffer Systems of the Human Body 1.Bicarbonate buffer Formula : CO2 + H2O → H2CO3 → H +HCO3Location : In blood plasma 2. Hemoglobin Formula : Hb-H → Hb- + H+ Location : Interior of red blood cells 3. Phosphate buffer Formula : H2PO4- →H+ +HPO4 2Location ; Most important in urine 4. Protein For...
Major Buffer Systems of the Human Body 1.Bicarbonate buffer Formula : CO2 + H2O → H2CO3 → H +HCO3Location : In blood plasma 2. Hemoglobin Formula : Hb-H → Hb- + H+ Location : Interior of red blood cells 3. Phosphate buffer Formula : H2PO4- →H+ +HPO4 2Location ; Most important in urine 4. Protein Formula : Pr-H →Pr -+H+ Location : Intracellular fluid Major Buffer Systems of the Human Body 1
