When the acidic level of human blood increases, how is homeostasis maintained?
A) Bicarbonate (HCO3-) releases H+ ions that combine with excess OH- ions to form H2O.
B) H+ ion-donor levels increase.
C) Bicarbonate (HCO3-) accepts H+ ions and forms carbonic acid.
D) Carbonic acid eats up the extra OH- ions.
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