Acid-base buffer systems minimize pH changes by
A) converting weak acids to strong acids.
B) converting strong acids to weak acids.
C) causing breathing rate to increase.
D) excreting hydrogen ions in the urine.
E) a decrease in the net glomerular filtration pressure.

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Acid-base buffer systems work by converting strong acids to weak acids, or weak bases to strong bases, which helps to maintain a stable pH in the body. This is achieved through chemical reactions involving substances such as bicarbonate, phosphate, and protein molecules. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of how buffer systems work to regulate pH in the body.

Acid-Base Buffer Systems Minimize PH Changes by