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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what are examples of buffer systems in the human body

OpenStudy (anonymous):

one of the examples is blood.red blood cells have an enzyme that cause this reaction \[H _{2}O+CO _{2}\rightarrow HCO _{3}^{-}+H ^{+}\] This reaction is reversible so \[H _{2}O+CO _{2}\leftarrow HCO _{3}^{-}+H ^{+}\] If the H concentration in blood begins to fall (that is, if pH rises), the reaction proceeds to the right and more carbonic acid dissociates, replenishing hydrogen ions But when H concentration in blood begins to rise (when pH drops), the reaction proceeds to the left, with HCO3 (the base) removing

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

oh snap! awesome answer bro!

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

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