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lunatika

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Fixed acids are produced primarily from the catabolism of which of the following?
 
  a. Carbohydrates
  b. Fats
  c. Proteins
  d. Simple sugars

Question 2

What is the primary buffer system for fixed acids?
 
  a. Cl
  b. HCO3
  c. Phosphate
  d. Plasma proteins



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Catabolism of proteins continually produces fixed (nonvolatile) acids such as sulfuric and phos-phoric acids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The H+ of fixed acids can be buffered by HCO3 ions and converted to CO2 and H2O (see the previous reaction); the CO2 thus formed is eliminated in exhaled gas.



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