Which of the following systems are capable of regulating alkaline substances in the blood and restoring chemical buffers used in managing the H+ levels in extracellular fluids?  
 
                  I. Phosphate buffer system
                 II. Protein buffer system
                III. Respiratory system
                IV. Renal system

A. III and IV only
B. IV only
C. III only
D. I and II only


Answer: B

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