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The primary buffer in extracellular fluid (ECF) is the _______________ buffer system.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Describe the dietary factors that regulate hemostasis.



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Answer to Question 1

bicarbonatecarbonic acid

Answer to Question 2

Under normal circumstances, hemostasis is tightly regulated, and dietary factors play a central role in hemostasis. Vitamin K; dietary fats; antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium; pro-oxidants such as iron and copper; and cell signals such as the presence of calcium ions are all integral to normal clotting, bleeding, and blood flow.



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