The bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system helps maintain serum pH. The balance of the carbonic acid and bicarbonate ion levels are controlled by the:
A) liver and pancreas.
B) lungs and kidneys.
C) lungs and plasma proteins.
D) kidneys and bone marrow.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system is primarily regulated by the lungs, which control carbon dioxide levels, and the kidneys, which regulate bicarbonate levels.

The Bicarbonate-Carbonic Acid Buffer System Helps Maintain Serum PH