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Chemical buffer systems are the most powerful mechanism for regulating changes i

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Question

Chemical buffer systems

are the most powerful mechanism for regulating changes in [H+] within the body

promote H+ excretion by the kidneys when acidosis occurs

stimulate the respiratory center when acidosis occurs

respond in one to three minutes to changes in hydrogen ion concentration

buffer changes in acid or base levels

The major importance of regulating ECF osmolarity is

to prevent spontaneous depolarization of nerve and muscle cell membranes because of shifts in Na+ balance

to prevent the urine from becoming too concentrated

to prevent an acid-base imbalance if the hydrogen ions were to become too concentrated or too dilute in the body fluids

to prevent fluid shifts between cells and the ECF, which could produce profound symptoms as the cells swell or shrink

to help maintain blood pressure

Digestion refers to the

mechanical breakdown of food.

chemical breakdown of food.

progressive dehydration of indigestible residue.

A and B only

A, B, and C

a.

are the most powerful mechanism for regulating changes in [H+] within the body

b.

promote H+ excretion by the kidneys when acidosis occurs

c.

stimulate the respiratory center when acidosis occurs

d.

respond in one to three minutes to changes in hydrogen ion concentration

e.

buffer changes in acid or base levels

Explanation / Answer

For the first question, "Chemical buffer systems", technically all options are correct. However, if we try to zero in on the most relevant point with regard to chemical buffer system it would be that they buffer changes in acid or base levels.

The major importance of regulating ECF osmolarity is to prevent fluid shifts between cells and the ECF, which could produce profound symptoms as the cells swell or shrink

Digestion refers to both mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. (Option And B only) where Mechanical digestion is the first level of digestion where the food is broken down into smaller pieces and in chemical digestion enzymes break them down further.

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