Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 4

Why is the maintenance of acid-base homeostasis important to physical performance?

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It is important for the body to maintain homeostasis since even minor changes in certain physiological parameters have tremendous influence on the function of the body. Certain conditions like temperature, osmolality, and pH of the body should not fluctuate for the body to perform well. Humans have highly regulated systems that function to maintain homeostasis.