Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 8MC
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The bicarbonate buffer system consists of the carbonic acid as well as sodium bicarbonate. The carbonic acid is the weak acid and sodium bicarbonate is its salt.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus MasteringA&P with eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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