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Johnny is drinking a glass of orange juice when he is informed that orange juice is acidic. He begins to panic, thinking his blood will soon turn to acid. Why should he not be worried?
A. Blood contains buffering agents which resist changes in pH.
B. Acids are not absorbed by the blood.
C. The stomach environment is basic, which neutralizes acids.
D. Acids are neutralized by saliva.

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RraK

Answer:

B

Explanation:

blood only absorbs end products of digested food .

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Johnny should not be worried because blood contains buffering agents which resist changes in pH (Option B).

What is blood?

The blood is a fluid inside the circulatory system that contain different type of cells (e.g., red blood cells).

  • The blood served to maintain the internal equilibrium (homeostasis) of the body.

  • The buffers in the blood include different types of proteins, bicarbonate/carbonic acid, and phosphate acid buffers.

In conclusion, Johnny should not be worried because blood contains buffering agents which resist changes in pH (Option B).

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