Which among the following is referred to as alkali reserve of the body?
Correct Answer: Bicarbonate
Description: Sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid are the major buffers of the body, but the concentration of bicarbonate is 20 times higher than carbonic acid. Hence, bicarbonate is known as alkali reserve of the body.
Category:
Biochemistry
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now