Asked by
Nikkie Borys
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
If a blood buffer is absent, which function of the blood would be compromised?
A) Maintenance of body temperature
B) Regulation of pH
C) Clot formation
D) Transport of ions
E) Protection against foreign substances
Blood Buffer
These are systems in the blood that maintain its pH within the narrow range necessary for proper bodily function, by neutralizing acids and bases.
Regulation of pH
A process by which biological systems maintain the acidity or alkalinity (pH) within a narrow range, crucial for proper biochemical functioning and metabolic processes.
Clot Formation
The process of blood changing from a liquid to a solid state to stop bleeding and initiate healing when a blood vessel is injured.
- Define the components and purposes of blood.
- Understand the regulation of blood components and their roles in homeostasis.
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Learning Objectives
- Define the components and purposes of blood.
- Understand the regulation of blood components and their roles in homeostasis.