Homeostasis of the hydrogen ion concentration in body fluids depends on the ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid, which is:
a. 1:5.
b. 1:10.
c. 1:15.
d. 1:20.
D
The ratio needed for homeostasis is 1 part carbonic acid to 20 parts bicarbonate.
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