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Compare and contrast the relative speed of buffers, the respiratory system, and the kidneys in maintaining the acid-base balance of the blood.

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Balance is maintained by secreting bicarbonate ions or by absorbing them.

Explanation:

  • Chemical buffers : fraction of a second , ties up excess of H+ or bases temporarily.
  • Respiratory buffers: within a minute , maintaining or reducing the level of CO2.
  • Renal buffers: hours or takes even days, moves away metabolic acid and excess of base.

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