The kidneys are the first line of defense against changes in acid-base balance because they are the most powerful mechanism for maintaining pH.
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Q150: Type B intercalated cells in the kidneys
Q151: Buffer systems contain strong acids such as
Q152: A chemical buffer system enables a solution
Q153: Basic phosphate is secreted by the kidney
Q154: Respiratory alkalosis occurs as a consequence of
Q156: The dissociation constant for carbonic acid is
Q157: Buffer systems are the first line of
Q158: Chemical buffer systems are the most powerful
Q159: The respiratory system can compensate completely for
Q160: When [H⁺] decreases, the kidneys excrete less
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