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