If the H+ concentration in the blood increases, bicarbonate ions act as buffers by

A. dissociating into H+ and CO3?.
B. releasing H+ into the plasma.
C. combining with Cl?.
D. removing excess H+ from the plasma.
E. combining with hemoglobin.


Answer: D

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