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When Is the Carbonic Acid-Bicarbonate Buffer System Ineffective Against Drastic

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When is the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system ineffective against drastic pH changes in the body?


A) when there is an excess of CO2 in the blood
B) when there is an excess of O2 in the blood
C) during carbon monoxide poisoning
D) during atelectasis
E) when air enters the pleural cavity of the lungs

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