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Predict two places in the body where buffers are used to limit sharp changes in $\mathrm{pH}$.
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Buffers are substances that minimize changes in pH by accepting or donating protons (H+ ions) in response to changes in H+ ion concentration. They are crucial in maintaining a stable internal environment, or homeostasis, in the body. Show more…
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