Which of the following mechanisms buffers the acidity of the blood the fastest?

A) Increased hydrogen ion elimination in the urine
B) Protein buffering system
C) The carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system
D) Increased respiratory rate


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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