Which of the following two organs function as the most important physiological buffer systems?
A)the adrenal glands and the testes
B)the stomach and the liver
C)the lungs and the kidneys
D)the thyroid gland and the heart

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The lungs and kidneys function as the most important physiological buffer systems. The lungs regulate carbon dioxide levels by exhaling excess CO2 and retaining more during periods of acidosis, while the kidneys act more slowly to regulate acid-base balance by excreting acidic or alkaline urine. The adrenal glands, testes, stomach, liver, thyroid gland, and heart are not directly involved in acid-base regulation.

Which of the Following Two Organs Function as the Most