How do proteins function as regulators of blood pH?
A) Proteins react with acids to produce uric acid, which can be excreted.
B) Proteins bind hydrogen ions to prevent them from altering blood pH.
C) Proteins attract acids out of the blood stream and into cells.
D) Amino acids that are highly acidic or basic are specifically excreted.
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