Which of the following mechanisms buffers the acidity of the blood the fastest?

A) Increased hydrogen ion elimination in the urine
B) Protein buffering system
C) The carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system
D) Increased respiratory rate

C

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If patients experience poor customer service they might:

A. go someplace else for their care in the future. B. complain to their doctor who might start referring patients elsewhere. C. tell other people about their negative experiences. D. All of the above E. None of the above

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Match each item with a statement below:

A. A study that compares subjects according to exposure status B. A study design that follows outcome-free subjects into the future to ascertain outcome; measures incidence and can determine risk C. A study design that ascertains exposure and independent variable information from the past and outcome up to the present

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