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Physiological mechanisms

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Physiological mechanisms for maintaining of pH are as follows:

  • alteration of ventilation
  • alteration of renal handling of acids and bases:
    • reabsorption of bicarbonate
    • acidification of phosphates
    • secretion of ammonia

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