What is the role of the hemoglobin molecule in regulating the pH of the blood?
A
It acts as a buffer to maintain acid-base balance
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B
It helps to increase the acidity of the blood
C
It has no effect on the pH of the blood
D
It helps to decrease the alkalinity of the blood
Explanation
Hemoglobin acts as a buffer to help maintain the acid-base balance of the blood by binding or releasing hydrogen ions.
Source
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hematology
Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport
Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high
