Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.3, Problem 13CC
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To determine: The effect on concentration of carbonic acid if the carbon dioxide concentration in the body is increased and its effect on the
Introduction: Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is made by the combination of carbon dioxide and water. It is formed in the body and its primary function is to transport carbon dioxide out of the body. The pH stands for “power of hydrogen.” The pH of a substance can be acidic, basic or neutral. The acidic substances have a pH of less than 7. The neutral substances have a pH of 7 and the basic substances have a pH greater than 7 which can go up to 14.
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