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What three things work together to ensure that the pH of the body fluids remains within a specific limit?
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chemical buffers
the respitory system urinary system |
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What is the definition of acid?
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chemical substances that donate hydrogen ion (H+)
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What is the defenition of base?
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chemical substances that accept hydrogen ion (H+)
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How is the acidity and basicity of a solution measured?
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units of pH
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Where do some of the acids/bases in our bodies come from?
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food we eat
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