Asked by Jacques Naugaus on May 04, 2024
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One of the functions of the respiratory system is to alter the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood; thus regulating ________.
A) blood glucose levels
B) O2 levels
C) blood pressure
D) blood volume
E) blood pH
Blood Ph
The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, with a normal range being slightly alkaline at about 7.35 to 7.45 on the pH scale.
Carbon Dioxide
A gas without color or smell, generated through the combustion of carbon-based substances and the respiratory process, which naturally occurs in the atmosphere and is taken in by plants during the process of photosynthesis.
- Explain the regulation of blood pH through respiratory control.
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davit chanyoshviliMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The respiratory system helps regulate blood pH by altering the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. Changes in carbon dioxide levels can lead to changes in the acidity of the blood, as carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which dissociates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions, affecting the pH.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the regulation of blood pH through respiratory control.