Chemicals that function to minimize changes in the pH of body fluids are called ________.
A) buffers
B) inhibitors
C) accelerators
D) activators
E) stabilizers

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Buffers are chemicals that help to maintain a stable pH in a solution by neutralizing small amounts of added acid or base. This property makes them crucial in biological systems, including body fluids, to keep the pH within a narrow range necessary for proper functioning.

Chemicals That Function to Minimize Changes in the PH of Body