CC LEC:  The most important buffer system in extracellular fluids for three reasons
1. H2CO3 dissociates into CO2 and H2O, allowing CO2 to be eliminated by the lungs and H+ as water
2. Changes in CO2 modify the ventilation (respiratory) rate
3. HCO3– concentration can be changed by the kidneys.

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	The most important buffer system in extracellular fluids for three reasons
1.	H2CO3 dissociates into CO2 and H2O, allowing CO2 to be eliminated by the lungs and H+ as water
2.	Changes in CO2 modify the ventilation (respiratory) rate
3.	HCO3– concentration can be changed by the kidneys.

Ellyn Mae Armada · Accepted Answer

True

CC LEC

 The most important buffer system in extracellular fluids for three reasons 1. H2CO3 dissociates into CO2 and H2O, allowing CO2 to be eliminated by the lungs and H+ as water 2. Changes in CO2 modify the ventilation (respiratory) rate 3. HCO3– concentration can be changed by the kidneys.

True

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