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dbose

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following acts as the first-line or immediate defense against the accumulation of H+ ions?
 
  a. Blood buffer system
  b. GI tract
  c. Renal system
  d. Respiratory system

Question 2

Which of the following organ systems assist in acid excretion? 1. Kidneys 2. Liver 3. Lungs
 
  a. 3 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Bicarbonate and nonbicarbonate buffer systems are the immediate defense against the accumula-tion of H+ ions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The lungs and kidneys are the primary acid-excreting organs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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