Chemical buffer systems A) can act within a fraction of a second to buffer changes in [H⁺] B) are the only mechanism available for regulating changes in [H⁺] within the body C) actually eliminate acid from the body D) can act within a fraction of a second to buffer changes in [H⁺], and actually eliminate acid from the body E) none of these

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Chemical buffer systems can act quickly to buffer changes in the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the body, which affects the pH of the body's fluids. However, they do not eliminate acid from the body, and there are other mechanisms available for regulating changes in pH, such as the respiratory system and the kidneys.

Chemical Buffer Systems