Which of these statements describes chemical buffer systems
A)They can act within a fraction of a second to buffer changes in [H⁺].
B)They are the only mechanism available for regulating changes in [H⁺] within the body.
C)They actually eliminate acid from the body.
D)They actually eliminate bicarbonate from the body.

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Chemical buffer systems can act within a fraction of a second to buffer changes in [H⁺]. They work by either accepting or releasing protons (H⁺) to maintain a stable pH in the body. However, they are not the only mechanism available for regulating changes in [H⁺] within the body, and they do not actually eliminate acid or bicarbonate from the body.

Which of These Statements Describes Chemical Buffer Systems