What factor would limit the ability of the H2CO3/HCO3– buffer system to perform efficiently?
a. Temperature rise of more than 3° C
b. Inadequate amount of 2,3-DPG in the blood
c. Increased production of nonvolatile acids
d. Lungs failing to excrete adequate levels of CO2
ANS: D
For example, volatile acid (H2CO3) accumulates only if ventilation cannot eliminate CO2 fast enough to keep up with the body's CO2 production.
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