Multiple Choice
What is normally the major source of hydrogen ions in the body?
A) phosphoric and sulfuric acids formed during the metabolism of dietary proteins
B) lactic acid production by the muscles during exercise
C) carbonic acid generated from metabolically produced CO2
D) natural acids found in foods, such as citric acid
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