H⁺ generated from CO₂ at the tissue level is buffered in transit between the tissues and the lungs by primarily which of the following A)haemoglobin B)phosphate buffer system C)H₂CO₃:HCO₃- buffer system D)plasma proteins

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Hemoglobin acts as a buffer by binding to the H⁺ ions generated from CO₂, helping to maintain pH balance during transit from tissues to the lungs.

H⁺ Generated from CO₂ at the Tissue Level Is Buffered