The major source of hydrogen ions in the body is
A) dietary intake of acids such citric acid and acetic acids.
B) phosphoric acids and sulfuric acids formed by protein metabolism.
C) fatty acid metabolites such as keto acids.
D) carbon dioxide produced by cellular respiration.
E) hydrochloric acid produced by gastric glands.
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Q23: Mammalian herbivores
A) have more K+ ions than
Q24: The most important factor regulating the mammalian
Q25: pH of arterial blood is slightly higher
Q26: Acidosis in humans
A) results when blood pH
Q27: When [H+] in the blood increases from
Q29: Buffering of lactic acid produced during anaerobic
Q30: Which of the following is NOT correctly
Q31: Kidneys maintain acid-base balance in the body
Q32: During acidosis, the renal tubules:
A) secrete more
Q33: During alkalosis, the renal tubules
A) secrete less
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