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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