Multiple Choice
The bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system helps maintain serum pH. The balance of the carbonic acid and bicarbonate ion levels are controlled by the:
A) liver and pancreas.
B) lungs and kidneys.
C) lungs and plasma proteins.
D) kidneys and bone marrow.
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