ANATOMY
LIMB VASCULATURE
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Question
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Which of the following is a buffer system contained within the blood?
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plasma proteins
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insulin
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hemoglobin
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white blood cells
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bicarbonate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Human blood contains a buffer of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate anion (HCO−3) in order to maintain blood pH between 7.35 and 7.45, as a value higher than 7.8 or lower than 6.8 can lead to death. In this buffer, hydronium and bicarbonate anion are in equilibrium with carbonic acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bicarbonate-Carbonic Acid Buffer. The bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer works in a fashion similar to phosphate buffers. The bicarbonate is regulated in the blood by sodium, as are the phosphate ions.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pH of blood is maintained at 7.4 by the carbonic acid – bicarbonate ion buffering system.
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