A solution that resists large changes in pH upon addition of an acid or a base best describes which of the following?
a. Acid-base excretor
b. Buffer solution
c. Catabolic regulator
d. Homeostatic control
ANS: B
A buffer solution resists changes in pH when an acid or a base is added to it.
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