If the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood increases, bicarbonate ions act as buffers by
A. removing excess hydrogen ions from the plasma.
B. releasing hydrogen ions into the plasma.
C. dissociating into H+ and CO3-.
D. combining with chloride ions.
E. combining with hemoglobin.
A
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