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Which of the following is NOT one of the body's chemical buffering systems? -
correct answer hydrochloride
What are some of the body's chemical buffering systems? - correct answer
phosphate, protein, bicarbonate
Which of the following has the greatest capacity for pH change in the body?
digestive system
renal system
respiratory system
endocrine system - correct answer renal system
Respiratory alkalosis is a result of _______. - correct answer too little carbon
dioxide in the blood
Hyperventilation is defined as _______. - correct answer an increase in the
rate and depth of breathing
What is the normal range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the
blood? - correct answer 35 - 45 mm Hg
Hyperventilation can result in _______. - correct answer too little carbon
dioxide in the blood