The primary role of the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system is
A) to buffer stomach acid.
B) to buffer carbonic acid formed by carbon dioxide.
C) the prevention of pH changes caused by organic and fixed acids.
D) to buffer the urine.
E) to increase the amount of carbonic acid during ventilation.
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