Which buffer system is the primary extracellular buffer in the body?
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Correct answer: Bicarbonate buffer
The bicarbonate buffer system is the primary extracellular buffering system. It regulates pH through the balance of bicarbonate and carbonic acid, influenced by renal and respiratory systems.
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