Which buffer is controlled by the kidneys?
A)bicarbonate
B)carbonic acid
C)protein
D)ammonium

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The bicarbonate buffer system is primarily controlled by the kidneys. The kidneys help regulate the levels of bicarbonate ions in the blood, which act as a buffer by accepting or donating hydrogen ions in response to changes in pH. This helps to maintain the pH of the blood within a narrow, physiological range. The other options (carbonic acid, protein, and ammonium) are not primarily controlled by the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance.

Which Buffer Is Controlled by the Kidneys