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Three body systems work at different speeds to keep the pH in the narrow range of normal. The order of effectiveness for these three systems is:
 
  a. blood buffers, kidneys, and lungs.
  b. kidneys, lungs, and blood buffers.
  c. blood buffers, lungs, and kidneys.
  d. lungs, kidneys, and blood buffers.

Question 2

The nurse reminds users of herbal remedies that the manufacturers of these products:
 
  a. must do extensive field testing on the products.
  b. must show dosage equivalents.
  c. must adhere to standards of strength.
  d. do not have to demonstrate their safety.



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Answer to Question 1

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The three systems are blood buffers, lungs, and kidneys. The blood buffers' speed is a fraction of a second, the lungs take minutes, and the kidneys take hours to days.

Answer to Question 2

D
Herbal remedy manufacturers are not required by law to demonstrate the safety of their products.





 

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