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The body needs to maintain a pH that does not fall much below 7.4 (normal maximum range of 6.8-7.8). Metabolism of glucose produces both CO2 and H+, both of which contribute to a drop in pH. To prevent this change in pH, certain H ion “absorbers” are available to reduce “free” H ions. ................
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