An example of one of the ways a pH buffer helps to maintain homeostasis is to

A. increase the OH- concentration if pH increases.
B. reduce the H+ concentration if pH increases.
C. reduce the H+ concentration if pH decreases.
D. increase the H+ concentration if pH decreases.
E. reduce the OH- concentration if pH decreases.


Answer: C

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