What is the primary role of the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system?
A) buffer the pH of the ICF
B) contribute to the regulation of pH in both the ECF and ICF
C) provide extensive buffering capability in the ICF of active cells
D) prevent pH changes caused by organic (metabolic) acids
E) provide the use of amino acid side groups in response to pH changes
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