Which of the following is incorrect regarding the bicarbonate buffer system: a an increase in proton will lower blood pH b carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the formation of carbonic acid from proton and bicarbonate ion c the purpose of the buffer system is to resist changes in blood pH d alkalosis is defined as a pH of > 7.45
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