To maintain the buffering capacity of the blood,hydrogen ions combine with:
A) Filtered phosphate ions
B) Filtered bicarbonate ions
C) Secreted ammonia
D) Secreted ammonium ions

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Hydrogen ions combine with filtered bicarbonate ions to maintain the buffering capacity of the blood. This process results in the formation of carbonic acid, which can then be broken down into water and carbon dioxide.

To Maintain the Buffering Capacity of the Blood,hydrogen Ions Combine