Ellen is jogging. As her body's metabolism becomes more active, carbon dioxide levels increase, resulting in a decrease in pH. Fortunately, her ___________ in the blood protect against large changes in pH.

Select one:

a. water
b. DNA
c. buffers
d. lipids

Buffers in our blood are able to neutralize changes in the bloods pH.

Answered by dlpeckham | 2024-06-10

As Ellen jogs, increased metabolism raises carbon dioxide levels, lowering pH. The buffers in her blood, particularly the bicarbonate system, help maintain pH stability by neutralizing excess hydrogen ions. Therefore, the answer is c. buffers.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-22